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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S8 SECMOT history

S8 SEC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,567 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SEC was last recorded at 85,567 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,334 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
1,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,567 miles
  • 2024 – 85,334 miles
  • 2023 – 85,005 miles
  • 2022 – 84,538 miles
  • 2021 – 82,346 miles
  • 2020 – 81,765 miles
  • 2019 – 78,594 miles
  • 2018 – 77,516 miles
  • 2017 – 75,695 miles
  • 2016 – 74,843 miles
  • 2015 – 73,802 miles
  • 2014 – 69,742 miles
  • 2013 – 68,589 miles
  • 2012 – 65,894 miles
  • 2011 – 60,996 miles
  • 2010 – 59,771 miles
  • 2009 – 58,134 miles
  • 2008 – 55,575 miles
  • 2007 – 52,192 miles
  • 2006 – 49,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,567 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,567 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    917383218767
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,334 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    618435388426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,005 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    564435423592
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,538 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    190782174584
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,535 miles (+2,189)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    749245863361
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,346 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    502818398538
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,765 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    766724053376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    706303051562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,594 miles (+1,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    341166859863
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,516 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    751134588653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,515 miles (+1,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    398782175736
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  12. Pass75,695 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    909737720420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,843 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    444235819402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,802 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    627270015163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,742 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    276310824483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,589 miles
    Test number
    868756633190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail68,589 miles (+2,695)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,589 miles
    Test number
    887226333145
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass65,894 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,894 miles
    Test number
    466578432128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,996 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    976394021151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,771 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    293075440437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,768 miles (+1,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    360051930191
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  22. Pass58,134 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    601512239283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,575 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    100031338209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,192 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    684412847202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    742760726221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 SEC

Does S8 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SEC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 SEC?
The MOT on S8 SEC is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SEC done?
S8 SEC was recorded at 85,567 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,871 miles a year.
Has S8 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SEC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 SEC 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 SEC find?
S8 SEC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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