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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LP08 FWXMOT history

LP08 FWX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LP08 FWX black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,730 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FWX
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FWX was last recorded at 85,730 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,362 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,368 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,730 miles
  • 2025 – 82,362 miles
  • 2024 – 77,785 miles
  • 2023 – 74,293 miles
  • 2022 – 70,627 miles
  • 2021 – 65,966 miles
  • 2020 – 63,975 miles
  • 2019 – 60,345 miles
  • 2018 – 56,623 miles
  • 2017 – 53,426 miles
  • 2016 – 49,211 miles
  • 2015 – 45,197 miles
  • 2014 – 40,639 miles
  • 2013 – 36,300 miles
  • 2012 – 29,242 miles
  • 2011 – 21,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,730 miles (+3,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    845381717976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass82,362 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    622672316180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,785 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    459648280093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,293 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    298207333900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail74,292 miles (+84)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    568801305396
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail74,208 miles (+3,581)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,208 miles
    Test number
    138564999208
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass70,627 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    153240220348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,966 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    169192511799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,975 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    884387677466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,345 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    834722873725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,623 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,623 miles
    Test number
    920501280900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail56,597 miles (+3,171)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    754385286093
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass53,426 miles (+4,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    910205340125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryN/s side repeater dim but still visible from rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass49,211 miles (+4,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    800418119503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass45,197 miles (+4,558)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    528371715135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,639 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    277845564109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,300 miles (+7,058)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    346059253131
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass29,242 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    687617672149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,939 miles
    Test number
    927197951116
    • 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)

Questions about LP08 FWX

Does LP08 FWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FWX is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FWX?
The MOT on LP08 FWX is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 FWX done?
LP08 FWX was recorded at 85,730 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has LP08 FWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FWX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 FWX 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 LP08 FWX find?
LP08 FWX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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