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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S8 KJUMOT history

S8 KJU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S8 KJU silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,288 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KJU was last recorded at 49,288 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2015: 42,288 miles, lower than 59,694 miles on 18 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,709 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,288 miles
  • 2025 – 48,709 miles
  • 2024 – 46,714 miles
  • 2023 – 45,619 miles
  • 2021 – 45,299 miles
  • 2020 – 45,095 miles
  • 2019 – 44,841 miles
  • 2018 – 44,629 miles
  • 2017 – 44,322 miles
  • 2016 – 43,630 miles
  • 2015 – 42,288 miles
  • 2014 – 59,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,288 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (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.

  • Both sides rear tyres on 2/3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,288 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    856889801832
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,709 miles (+1,995)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    843554660986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,714 miles (+1,095)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    899968184356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in drivers swept area but not affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass45,619 miles (+320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    995624408942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,299 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    409601163947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    159160560317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,095 miles (+254)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    870330907506
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    566864963209
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres on 2/3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 4 mm and slight perishing

  9. Fail44,841 miles (+212)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    577016260150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres on 2/3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 4 mm and slight perishing

  10. Pass44,629 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    328579773667
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres on 2/3 mm
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades getting poor

  11. Pass44,322 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,322 miles
    Test number
    271004996518
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres on 3mm

  12. Pass43,630 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    948388647221
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

  13. Pass42,288 miles (-17,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    437428685159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    125019864118
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass57,471 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,471 km
    Test number
    185469653292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KJU

Does S8 KJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KJU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 KJU?
The MOT on S8 KJU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KJU done?
S8 KJU was recorded at 49,288 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
Has S8 KJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KJU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 KJU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 KJU find?
S8 KJU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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