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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LS08 NPFMOT history

LS08 NPF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS08 NPF black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,251 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 NPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 NPF was last recorded at 105,251 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 9,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,232 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,019 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,251 miles
  • 2024 – 96,232 miles
  • 2023 – 89,455 miles
  • 2022 – 86,973 miles
  • 2021 – 85,272 miles
  • 2020 – 83,218 miles
  • 2019 – 78,514 miles
  • 2018 – 72,494 miles
  • 2017 – 66,374 miles
  • 2016 – 60,283 miles
  • 2015 – 53,249 miles
  • 2014 – 41,525 miles
  • 2013 – 34,287 miles
  • 2012 – 27,361 miles
  • 2011 – 19,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,251 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,251 miles (+9,019)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    240746523250
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass96,232 miles (+6,777)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    291775714049
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,455 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,455 miles
    Test number
    931565556205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,446 miles (+2,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    671366483516
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass86,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,973 miles
    Test number
    831331010473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail86,973 miles (+1,701)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,973 miles
    Test number
    898818842688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass85,272 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    738928592894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,218 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    439921444004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,217 miles (+4,703)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    282556684864
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass78,514 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    969883891784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    775050965178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,493 miles (+6,119)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    895381412425
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass66,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    559917875930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,373 miles (+1)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    207966193368
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  15. Fail66,372 miles (+6,089)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    640861604342
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor 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)
  16. Pass60,283 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    133694752552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,249 miles (+11,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    235394005429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,525 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    246175504415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass41,525 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    666365104124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,287 miles (+6,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    128085893417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r inner cv gaiter badly split
  21. Pass27,361 miles (+7,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    936862822134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass19,630 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,630 miles
    Test number
    857795821109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail19,625 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    538394121121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 NPF

Does LS08 NPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 NPF is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 NPF?
The MOT on LS08 NPF is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 NPF done?
LS08 NPF was recorded at 105,251 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has LS08 NPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 NPF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 NPF 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 NPF find?
LS08 NPF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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