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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 XFPMOT history

LR08 XFP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR08 XFP black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,421 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XFP
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XFP was last recorded at 84,421 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,421 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,421 miles
  • 2024 – 81,223 miles
  • 2023 – 76,427 miles
  • 2022 – 73,977 miles
  • 2021 – 70,978 miles
  • 2020 – 68,930 miles
  • 2019 – 68,066 miles
  • 2018 – 66,500 miles
  • 2017 – 63,205 miles
  • 2016 – 58,477 miles
  • 2015 – 55,261 miles
  • 2014 – 51,766 miles
  • 2013 – 33,722 miles
  • 2012 – 16,558 miles
  • 2011 – 13,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,421 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rears (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,421 miles
    Test number
    769276404773
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rears (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail84,421 miles (+3,198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,421 miles
    Test number
    101589816571
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rears (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass81,223 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    416807775708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,427 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    169569152826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,977 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    240225265976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,978 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    868252276037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail70,976 miles (+2,046)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    712230915840
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass68,930 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    721267380172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass68,066 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    865644273397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    317622129926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places
  11. Fail66,500 miles (+3,295)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    690910354122
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places
  12. Pass63,205 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    654389461129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass58,477 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    758008182366
    • AdvisoryBoth font tyres are scrubbed on inside
  14. Pass55,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    619469340938
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail55,261 miles (+3,495)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    816892331610
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass51,766 miles (+18,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    865179154219
    • NoteSmall cuts (parking damage) in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
  17. Pass33,722 miles (+17,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    547101543219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,558 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,558 miles
    Test number
    378191542486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,980 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    107965672047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass13,460 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,460 miles
    Test number
    936025971088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,380 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,380 miles
    Test number
    187723471019
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR08 XFP

Does LR08 XFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XFP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XFP?
The MOT on LR08 XFP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XFP done?
LR08 XFP was recorded at 84,421 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has LR08 XFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XFP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XFP 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 XFP find?
LR08 XFP passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounting defective both rears.

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