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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S8 JMUMOT history

S8 JMU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S8 JMU black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,736 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JMU was last recorded at 101,736 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,450 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,736 miles
  • 2025 – 101,450 miles
  • 2024 – 100,780 miles
  • 2023 – 99,153 miles
  • 2022 – 90,086 miles
  • 2021 – 83,124 miles
  • 2020 – 78,078 miles
  • 2019 – 73,043 miles
  • 2018 – 67,581 miles
  • 2017 – 61,932 miles
  • 2016 – 57,863 miles
  • 2015 – 53,788 miles
  • 2014 – 50,257 miles
  • 2013 – 47,002 miles
  • 2012 – 40,637 miles
  • 2011 – 32,032 miles
  • 2010 – 23,931 miles
  • 2009 – 22,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,736 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    492235489563
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,450 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    465374887312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,780 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    869513000419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,153 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    371306920540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,455 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    334870997002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    422971955008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail90,083 miles (+6,959)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    727816989133
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    838584707284
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Centre "V" Joint / Minor crack/s (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,123 miles (+5,045)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    206759187254
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Centre "V" Joint / Minor crack/s (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,078 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    430859180510
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass73,043 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    497319894080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    422242752046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,577 miles (+5,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    684448499705
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass61,932 miles (+4,069)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    852981064816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  15. Pass57,863 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    756637389763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded upto nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded upto offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass53,788 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    259926935000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass50,257 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    379915134028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,002 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    355061853033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    809413522015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,637 miles (+8,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    519273822025
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass32,032 miles (+8,101)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    885147711004
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres on legal limit,could be below on returm to depot.

  22. Pass23,931 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,931 miles
    Test number
    512501420042
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass22,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    432637669239
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about S8 JMU

Does S8 JMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JMU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 JMU?
The MOT on S8 JMU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JMU done?
S8 JMU was recorded at 101,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has S8 JMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JMU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 JMU 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 JMU find?
S8 JMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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