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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S8 ALPMOT history

S8 ALP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 220,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
220,891 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ALP was last recorded at 220,891 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,891 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 220,891 miles
  • 2022 – 220,211 miles
  • 2021 – 219,658 miles
  • 2020 – 219,328 miles
  • 2019 – 219,079 miles
  • 2018 – 218,347 miles
  • 2017 – 217,450 miles
  • 2016 – 216,623 miles
  • 2015 – 206,353 miles
  • 2014 – 193,910 miles
  • 2013 – 182,633 miles
  • 2012 – 171,258 miles
  • 2011 – 158,159 miles
  • 2010 – 146,086 miles
  • 2009 – 137,404 miles
  • 2008 – 122,796 miles
  • 2007 – 109,622 miles
  • 2006 – 97,497 miles
  • 2005 – 85,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,891 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underbody including steering,brake and suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,891 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    220,891 miles
    Test number
    619244566395
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody including steering,brake and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail220,891 miles (+680)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,891 miles
    Test number
    793020337860
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody steering,brake and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass220,211 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    220,211 miles
    Test number
    649461893835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all mettal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes around rear corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention arms rusty. front and rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryO\s\f diisc back plate holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres slight perishing

  4. Fail220,211 miles (+553)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,211 miles
    Test number
    170475943402
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all mettal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes around rear corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention arms rusty. front and rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryO\s\f diisc back plate holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres slight perishing

  5. Pass219,658 miles (+330)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    219,658 miles
    Test number
    368098477439
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all underbody,brake,steering and suspension components

  6. Pass219,328 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    219,328 miles
    Test number
    986011699805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail219,328 miles (+249)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,328 miles
    Test number
    417700357978
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass219,079 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    219,079 miles
    Test number
    257370810920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass218,347 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    218,347 miles
    Test number
    173151723239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass217,450 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    217,450 miles
    Test number
    852510944389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail217,448 miles (+825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,448 miles
    Test number
    979217784419
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass216,623 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    216,623 miles
    Test number
    681870647915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail216,581 miles (+10,228)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,581 miles
    Test number
    872938115095
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass206,353 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    206,353 miles
    Test number
    837527495110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff unit

  15. Fail206,352 miles (+12,442)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,352 miles
    Test number
    148502195168
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff unit

  16. Pass193,910 miles (+11,277)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    193,910 miles
    Test number
    979681914217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  17. Pass182,633 miles (+11,375)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    182,633 miles
    Test number
    757946893118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteRear diff has slight leak
    • NoteSurface rust to exhaust system

  18. Pass171,258 miles (+13,099)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    171,258 miles
    Test number
    345598692164
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake dics pitted
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump

  19. Pass158,159 miles (+12,073)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    158,159 miles
    Test number
    328371101404
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play both front wheel bearings

  20. Pass146,086 miles (+8,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    146,086 miles
    Test number
    274678420282
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  21. Pass137,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    433414629206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,404 miles (+14,608)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    704023029285
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limits on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear axle leaking
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted

  23. Pass122,796 miles (+13,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    131174338269
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  24. Pass109,622 miles (+12,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,622 miles
    Test number
    343130147257
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  25. Pass97,497 miles (+12,253)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,497 miles
    Test number
    483936936234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFrnt and rear number plates starting to delaminate

  26. Pass85,244 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    120567335202
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very low tread inside edge
    • NoteSlight diff oil leak

Questions about S8 ALP

Does S8 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 ALP expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 ALP?
The MOT on S8 ALP expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 ALP done?
S8 ALP was recorded at 220,891 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has S8 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ALP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 ALP 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 S8 ALP find?
S8 ALP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished, and 3 more.

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