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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

S8 DEYMOT history

S8 DEY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S8 DEY red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
48,011 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DEY was last recorded at 48,011 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,278 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,733 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,011 miles
  • 2025 – 45,278 miles
  • 2024 – 41,237 miles
  • 2023 – 35,316 miles
  • 2022 – 34,445 miles
  • 2021 – 32,073 miles
  • 2020 – 30,247 miles
  • 2019 – 27,148 miles
  • 2018 – 23,533 miles
  • 2017 – 19,887 miles
  • 2016 – 17,168 miles
  • 2015 – 13,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,011 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,011 miles (+2,733)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    827168066741
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass45,278 miles (+4,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    575718493472
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged small cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,237 miles (+5,921)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    912290010925
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass35,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,316 miles
    Test number
    948853072130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,316 miles (+871)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,316 miles
    Test number
    381411140519
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass34,445 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    787226943707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    911021583220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,073 miles (+1,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    268703941248
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Pass30,247 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    238241299086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,148 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    587653388388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,533 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,533 miles
    Test number
    531026384356
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass19,887 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,887 miles
    Test number
    380543427152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,168 miles (+3,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,168 miles
    Test number
    853107501299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & deep cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & deep cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads cracked/perished

  14. Pass13,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,618 miles
    Test number
    639114925231
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Questions about S8 DEY

Does S8 DEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DEY is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DEY?
The MOT on S8 DEY is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DEY done?
S8 DEY was recorded at 48,011 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has S8 DEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DEY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 DEY 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 DEY find?
S8 DEY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner cut on wall, and 2 more.

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