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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LO08 BWXMOT history

LO08 BWX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LO08 BWX black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,077 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BWX was last recorded at 100,077 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,075 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,077 miles
  • 2024 – 91,118 miles
  • 2023 – 72,635 miles
  • 2022 – 66,075 miles
  • 2021 – 59,750 miles
  • 2020 – 58,373 miles
  • 2019 – 56,583 miles
  • 2018 – 53,424 miles
  • 2017 – 51,847 miles
  • 2016 – 49,797 miles
  • 2015 – 45,655 miles
  • 2014 – 40,484 miles
  • 2013 – 32,931 miles
  • 2012 – 25,428 miles
  • 2011 – 21,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,077 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    822982173817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail100,075 miles (+8,957)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    525473545033
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,118 miles (+18,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    256170428821
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass72,635 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    583042340922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass66,075 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    222404375542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail66,060 miles (+5,436)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    583924252165
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,624 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,624 miles
    Test number
    924359213125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,750 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    557891630899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,373 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    455250995802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,583 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    739129926781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,424 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    802626922120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,847 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,847 miles
    Test number
    449879319141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to exhaust
  13. Pass49,797 miles (+4,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    376905504274
    • AdvisoryEngine trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  14. Pass45,655 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    268824435121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    878291064164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,484 miles (+7,553)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    368973454108
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass32,931 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,931 miles
    Test number
    959227253132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,428 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    248300862412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass21,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,565 miles
    Test number
    619977741191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 BWX

Does LO08 BWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 BWX is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BWX?
The MOT on LO08 BWX is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 BWX done?
LO08 BWX was recorded at 100,077 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LO08 BWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BWX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 BWX 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 BWX find?
LO08 BWX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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