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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LO08 AHCMOT history

LO08 AHC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LO08 AHC black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,649 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 AHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 AHC was last recorded at 108,649 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,460 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,649 miles
  • 2025 – 105,460 miles
  • 2024 – 102,315 miles
  • 2023 – 99,406 miles
  • 2022 – 95,119 miles
  • 2021 – 91,136 miles
  • 2020 – 87,931 miles
  • 2019 – 85,829 miles
  • 2018 – 83,947 miles
  • 2017 – 82,932 miles
  • 2016 – 80,358 miles
  • 2015 – 64,691 miles
  • 2014 – 55,624 miles
  • 2013 – 45,327 miles
  • 2012 – 33,444 miles
  • 2011 – 26,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust bracket to gearbox cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    354884415350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail108,648 miles (+3,188)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    479961974921
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,460 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    993628334023
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust leak at rear join/crack

  4. Pass102,315 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,315 miles
    Test number
    987654778308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,406 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    313264116126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear bars & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine service light is on

  6. Fail99,406 miles (+4,287)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    356419052634
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear bars & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine service light is on

  7. Pass95,119 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    980669676025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3.5mm

  8. Fail95,117 miles (+3,981)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    124664511596
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long

  9. Pass91,136 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,136 miles
    Test number
    599484166060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,931 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    310255759856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,829 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    481958453850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    986751658366
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket to gearbox cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,947 miles (+1,015)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    634971031965
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket to gearbox cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,932 miles (+2,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    354518958789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    771310678505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,358 miles (+15,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    866659158932
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass64,691 miles (+9,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    468204595070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,624 miles (+10,297)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    555536654268
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass45,327 miles (+11,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    348871413278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,444 miles (+6,758)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    227766222219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,686 miles
    Test number
    477084531287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 AHC

Does LO08 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 AHC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 AHC?
The MOT on LO08 AHC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 AHC done?
LO08 AHC was recorded at 108,649 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has LO08 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 AHC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 AHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 AHC find?
LO08 AHC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across the axle.

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