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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

S8 SLKMOT history

S8 SLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,488 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SLK was last recorded at 58,488 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,724 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,764 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,488 miles
  • 2024 – 55,724 miles
  • 2023 – 52,969 miles
  • 2022 – 49,269 miles
  • 2021 – 46,576 miles
  • 2020 – 45,437 miles
  • 2019 – 44,402 miles
  • 2018 – 43,632 miles
  • 2017 – 43,021 miles
  • 2016 – 41,718 miles
  • 2015 – 41,003 miles
  • 2014 – 40,024 miles
  • 2013 – 38,831 miles
  • 2012 – 36,544 miles
  • 2011 – 32,346 miles
  • 2010 – 28,773 miles
  • 2009 – 25,689 miles
  • 2008 – 22,076 miles
  • 2007 – 19,481 miles
  • 2006 – 17,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,488 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    282639137405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass55,724 miles (+2,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    973037384653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell around filler over flow outlet

  3. Pass52,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    663742881182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail52,969 miles (+3,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    124870388331
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass49,269 miles (+2,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,269 miles
    Test number
    432259326800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass46,576 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    771436299163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,437 miles (+1,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    424294690954
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,402 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    284016380932
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,632 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    242476221749
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass43,021 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    747587679495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,018 miles (+1,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    398914807281
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,718 miles (+715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    504949658879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,003 miles (+979)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    647517625106
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOversill covers fitted

  14. Pass40,024 miles (+1,193)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    855277224109
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSils not fully checked side skirts fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass38,831 miles (+2,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    119948253004
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass36,544 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    976358042079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,346 miles (+3,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,346 miles
    Test number
    728206951073
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting near to wear bars

  18. Pass28,773 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    283779440000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,689 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    400276459085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,076 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,076 miles
    Test number
    100392058424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,481 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,481 miles
    Test number
    703516947011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,143 miles
    Test number
    211618246032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,143 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,143 miles
    Test number
    854897746099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 SLK

Does S8 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SLK is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 SLK?
The MOT on S8 SLK is valid until 13 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 SLK done?
S8 SLK was recorded at 58,488 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has S8 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SLK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 SLK 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 SLK find?
S8 SLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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