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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

S8 SYXMOT history

S8 SYX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2025
Mileage
174,038 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SYX was last recorded at 174,038 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,645 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,393 miles
Average per year
7,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,038 miles
  • 2023 – 172,645 miles
  • 2022 – 166,994 miles
  • 2021 – 160,739 miles
  • 2020 – 154,318 miles
  • 2019 – 143,151 miles
  • 2018 – 136,907 miles
  • 2017 – 135,606 miles
  • 2016 – 134,419 miles
  • 2015 – 122,809 miles
  • 2014 – 114,566 miles
  • 2013 – 104,944 miles
  • 2012 – 95,396 miles
  • 2011 – 84,961 miles
  • 2010 – 71,127 miles
  • 2009 – 63,211 miles
  • 2008 – 53,589 miles
  • 2007 – 43,604 miles
  • 2006 – 33,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,038 miles
  • AdvisoryBatery light on during test
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer baffles loose inside

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pedal spongy but adequate reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,038 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    174,038 miles
    Test number
    578064135687
    • AdvisoryBatery light on during test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer baffles loose inside

  2. Pass172,645 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,645 miles
    Test number
    682046921466
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering lock worn

  3. Pass166,994 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    525224100959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,989 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,989 miles
    Test number
    559791093916
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, close to exposing cords as other side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,739 miles (+6,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,739 miles
    Test number
    269229791917
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet has one jet blocked, suficient water from other jets to meat mot req.

  6. Pass154,318 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,318 miles
    Test number
    218720320360
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy but adequate reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail154,318 miles (+11,167)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,318 miles
    Test number
    842452620379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust system insecure mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy but adequate reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,151 miles (+94)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,151 miles
    Test number
    377345244742
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRATTLING FROM REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

  9. Fail143,057 miles (+6,150)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    165078432222
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRATTLING FROM REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

  10. Pass136,907 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    162538862559
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  11. Pass135,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    895321581453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,606 miles (+1,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    465702708317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass134,419 miles (+11,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,419 miles
    Test number
    923354303424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass122,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,809 miles
    Test number
    528507125054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,809 miles (+8,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,809 miles
    Test number
    606267925027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass114,566 miles (+9,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    166691734074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass104,944 miles (+9,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    296715633011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,396 miles (+10,435)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    588543552009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake hoses perished

  19. Pass84,961 miles (+13,834)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    806556851039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs very worn

  20. Pass71,127 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    682920360051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,211 miles (+9,622)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    881720989031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth around 3mm

  22. Pass53,589 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    314365978046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail53,589 miles (+9,985)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    804595578056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass43,604 miles (+10,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    171213887459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  25. Pass33,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    113640876097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S8 SYX

Does S8 SYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 SYX expired on 24 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 SYX?
The MOT on S8 SYX expired on 24 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 SYX done?
S8 SYX was recorded at 174,038 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 7,840 miles a year.
Has S8 SYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SYX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 SYX 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 SYX find?
S8 SYX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: batery light on during test; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear silencer baffles loose inside.

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