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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LP08 GWDMOT history

LP08 GWD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LP08 GWD black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,307 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GWD
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 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GWD was last recorded at 86,307 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2024: 79,377 miles, lower than 120,774 miles on 16 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,290 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,307 miles
  • 2025 – 82,479 miles
  • 2024 – 79,377 miles
  • 2023 – 120,774 miles
  • 2022 – 104,314 miles
  • 2021 – 90,288 miles
  • 2020 – 81,197 miles
  • 2019 – 40,618 miles
  • 2018 – 39,703 miles
  • 2017 – 36,660 miles
  • 2016 – 34,195 miles
  • 2015 – 30,411 miles
  • 2014 – 27,749 miles
  • 2013 – 24,875 miles
  • 2012 – 20,911 miles
  • 2011 – 14,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,307 miles (+17)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    389461028698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail86,290 miles (+3,811)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    223129415869
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass82,479 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,479 miles
    Test number
    232558234088
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.
  4. Fail82,478 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    689998261806
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.
  5. Pass79,377 miles (-41,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    284715244304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass120,774 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,774 miles
    Test number
    764275958140
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail120,774 miles (+16,460)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,774 miles
    Test number
    160088477573
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass104,314 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    255431493826
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail104,314 miles (+14,026)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    524104343174
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    326751406941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to undercarriage
  11. Fail90,288 miles (+9,091)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    863426888342
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to undercarriage
  12. Pass81,197 miles (+40,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    296268937288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass40,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    568666737815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,618 miles (+915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    229101664018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  15. Pass39,703 miles (+3,043)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,703 miles
    Test number
    107943813370
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  16. Pass36,660 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    108216662554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has been run flat wearing inner and outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass34,195 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    103766041851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,411 miles (+2,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    396871315218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass27,749 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,749 miles
    Test number
    747599304253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,875 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    336510303419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,911 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    626288092148
    • 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)
  22. Pass14,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    635344291173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GWD

Does LP08 GWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GWD is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GWD?
The MOT on LP08 GWD is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GWD done?
LP08 GWD was recorded at 86,307 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has LP08 GWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GWD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 GWD find?
LP08 GWD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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