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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LP08 GWEMOT history

LP08 GWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LP08 GWE silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,266 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GWE was last recorded at 77,266 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,245 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,266 miles
  • 2025 – 72,893 miles
  • 2024 – 67,834 miles
  • 2023 – 63,202 miles
  • 2022 – 57,505 miles
  • 2021 – 53,476 miles
  • 2019 – 52,336 miles
  • 2018 – 51,318 miles
  • 2017 – 50,817 miles
  • 2016 – 49,321 miles
  • 2015 – 46,670 miles
  • 2014 – 44,888 miles
  • 2013 – 44,090 miles
  • 2012 – 42,225 miles
  • 2011 – 35,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear pipe just after exhaust splits into two

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,266 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    883100216175
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail77,245 miles (+4,352)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    262393960411
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass72,893 miles (+5,059)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    546185370092
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,834 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,834 miles
    Test number
    228884678984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,202 miles (+5,697)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    661231721429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,505 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    382917462633
    • 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. Pass53,476 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    280622935928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,336 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    293731395835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    252947631973
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear pipe just after exhaust splits into two (7.1.2)

  10. Fail51,318 miles (+501)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    452823680246
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear pipe just after exhaust splits into two (7.1.2)

  11. Pass50,817 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    173152422717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail50,815 miles (+1,494)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    928205446886
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass49,321 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,321 miles
    Test number
    904573566481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,670 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    597901815175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,888 miles (+798)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,888 miles
    Test number
    257873674236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to tear between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre poor condition heavily perrisehd split

  16. Pass44,090 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    397833173457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,044 miles (+1,819)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,044 miles
    Test number
    327604963431
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have been run seriously underinflated
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn

  18. Pass42,225 miles (+6,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    277703172211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass35,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,392 miles
    Test number
    895863171253
    • 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)

  20. Fail35,392 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,392 miles
    Test number
    999023271266
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 GWE

Does LP08 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GWE is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GWE?
The MOT on LP08 GWE is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GWE done?
LP08 GWE was recorded at 77,266 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,898 miles a year.
Has LP08 GWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GWE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GWE 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 GWE find?
LP08 GWE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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