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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LS08 FPCMOT history

LS08 FPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LS08 FPC silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
69,857 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FPC was last recorded at 69,857 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,857 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,857 miles
  • 2023 – 69,246 miles
  • 2022 – 69,229 miles
  • 2019 – 67,554 miles
  • 2017 – 62,878 miles
  • 2016 – 57,147 miles
  • 2015 – 49,956 miles
  • 2014 – 44,680 miles
  • 2013 – 37,632 miles
  • 2012 – 35,220 miles
  • 2011 – 26,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,857 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting corroded but still well supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    803254973346
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail69,857 miles (+611)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    616817304718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass69,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    744750722893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail69,246 miles (+17)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    474433653256
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass69,229 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    142447682880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,554 miles (+4,676)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    563249624971
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,878 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    843792046263
    • AdvisoryExhaust system centre brackets broken but adequately supported
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing the screen
  8. Pass57,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    221623984858
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting corroded but still well supported
  9. Fail57,147 miles (+7,191)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    606282301347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCut in o/s rear tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting corroded but still well supported
  10. Pass49,956 miles (+5,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    530156390101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Has slight damage to side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass44,680 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    319029194129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,585 miles (+6,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    849775994174
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass37,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    109631063177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,632 miles (+2,412)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    168685753137
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass35,220 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,220 miles
    Test number
    327704292068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    908942401191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FPC

Does LS08 FPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 FPC expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FPC?
The MOT on LS08 FPC expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 FPC done?
LS08 FPC was recorded at 69,857 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has LS08 FPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FPC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 FPC 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 LS08 FPC find?
LS08 FPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: central front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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