Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc
NP 8MOT history
NP 8 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,107 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NP 8
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 9 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NP 8 was last recorded at 65,107 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,076 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,031 miles
- Average per year
- 2,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,107 miles
- 2025 – 64,076 miles
- 2024 – 62,626 miles
- 2023 – 60,485 miles
- 2022 – 58,838 miles
- 2021 – 56,998 miles
- 2020 – 56,035 miles
- 2019 – 55,137 miles
- 2018 – 53,946 miles
- 2017 – 53,012 miles
- 2016 – 51,862 miles
- 2015 – 50,640 miles
- 2014 – 49,055 miles
- 2013 – 48,119 miles
- 2012 – 45,260 miles
- 2011 – 42,061 miles
- 2010 – 37,859 miles
- 2009 – 33,100 miles
- 2008 – 29,767 miles
- 2007 – 26,375 miles
- 2006 – 22,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,107 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,107 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,107 miles
- Test number
- 963319873205
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,076 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,076 miles
- Test number
- 923580629921
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,626 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,626 miles
- Test number
- 611009184350
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,485 miles (+1,647)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 60,485 miles
- Test number
- 478127128947
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall and tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
Pass58,838 miles (+1,840)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,838 miles
- Test number
- 962064700749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,998 miles (+963)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 56,998 miles
- Test number
- 416722966461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,035 miles (+898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,035 miles
- Test number
- 334515172247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,137 miles (+1,191)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 55,137 miles
- Test number
- 788170040623
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under trays obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers weak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass53,946 miles (+934)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 53,946 miles
- Test number
- 209869492256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,012 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 53,012 miles
- Test number
- 712275883331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,862 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,862 miles
- Test number
- 299399270514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass50,640 miles (+1,585)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,640 miles
- Test number
- 409571095116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,055 miles (+936)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,055 miles
- Test number
- 809560894102
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteDrive belts perished.
Pass48,119 miles (+2,859)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 48,119 miles
- Test number
- 308934233179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,260 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 45,260 miles
- Test number
- 636378832156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,257 miles (+3,196)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,257 miles
- Test number
- 297575332425
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,061 miles (+4,202)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,061 miles
- Test number
- 838569231119
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass37,859 miles (+4,759)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,859 miles
- Test number
- 310489730197
- NoteFront tyres wearing unevenly
- NoteNumber plates figures have shadows
- NoteStonechip in windscreen
Pass33,100 miles (+3,333)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 33,100 miles
- Test number
- 320389739163
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front lower balljoints have freeplay/lift- check regularly!
Pass29,767 miles (+3,392)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,767 miles
- Test number
- 912335138188
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn to centre wear bars offside rear to outer wear bars
- NoteSlight judder rear brakes
Pass26,375 miles (+3,460)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,375 miles
- Test number
- 222375137484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,915 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 22,915 miles
- Test number
- 983860336149
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about NP 8
- What vehicle is registration NP 8 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NP 8 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 May 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does NP 8 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NP 8 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NP 8?
- The MOT on NP 8 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NP 8 done?
- NP 8 was recorded at 65,107 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,088 miles a year.
- Has NP 8 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NP 8 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2012.
- Has the mileage on NP 8 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 NP 8 find?
- NP 8 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal weeping.
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