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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR08 GOKMOT history

LR08 GOK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LR08 GOK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
81,257 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 GOK was last recorded at 81,257 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,638 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,619 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,257 miles
  • 2025 – 79,638 miles
  • 2024 – 77,626 miles
  • 2023 – 75,280 miles
  • 2021 – 69,498 miles
  • 2020 – 66,968 miles
  • 2019 – 62,642 miles
  • 2018 – 56,339 miles
  • 2017 – 56,222 miles
  • 2016 – 51,980 miles
  • 2015 – 50,617 miles
  • 2014 – 41,231 miles
  • 2013 – 35,186 miles
  • 2012 – 30,403 miles
  • 2011 – 24,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,257 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront brake disc backing plates both sides corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,257 miles (+1,619)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    737337522261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc backing plates both sides corroded

  2. Pass79,638 miles (+2,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    197013715794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,626 miles (+2,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    817008647928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,280 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    547532948502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    125270494349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,498 miles (+2,530)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    682772369196
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    537191353795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,968 miles (+4,326)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    100340865362
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass62,642 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    231320615814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass62,417 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    894381589335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,339 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    594464342047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,222 miles (+4,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    662883064632
    • 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)

  13. Pass51,980 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    303923444570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,617 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    483235657247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,185 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    145359655496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    129741154068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,231 miles (+6,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    105490554483
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass35,186 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,186 miles
    Test number
    478701063024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  19. Pass30,403 miles (+5,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    165323462037
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass24,737 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    559104851044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,735 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,735 miles
    Test number
    187329541099
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about LR08 GOK

Does LR08 GOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GOK expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GOK?
The MOT on LR08 GOK expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GOK done?
LR08 GOK was recorded at 81,257 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has LR08 GOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GOK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GOK 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 LR08 GOK find?
LR08 GOK failed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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