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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

S8 WHRMOT history

S8 WHR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
59,199 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 WHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 WHR was last recorded at 59,199 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,979 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
1,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,199 miles
  • 2023 – 58,979 miles
  • 2022 – 58,776 miles
  • 2021 – 58,440 miles
  • 2020 – 58,366 miles
  • 2019 – 58,039 miles
  • 2018 – 57,694 miles
  • 2017 – 57,218 miles
  • 2016 – 56,387 miles
  • 2015 – 55,267 miles
  • 2014 – 54,207 miles
  • 2013 – 52,511 miles
  • 2012 – 50,507 miles
  • 2011 – 46,357 miles
  • 2010 – 41,929 miles
  • 2009 – 38,068 miles
  • 2008 – 34,299 miles
  • 2007 – 28,326 miles
  • 2006 – 27,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    800387378329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail59,199 miles (+220)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    868836475962
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass58,979 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    240662230979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,776 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    300744932907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,440 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    872588631248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,366 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    274448726332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,039 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    954617130936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,694 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,694 miles
    Test number
    122448957057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,218 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    414710388787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    182172225594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,387 miles (+1,120)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    587443262803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass55,267 miles (+1,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    866473335175
    • NoteNearside wiper split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Pass54,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    848539134148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,207 miles (+1,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    897509734145
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  15. Pass52,511 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    485113443139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,507 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    176394542102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  17. Fail50,507 miles (+4,150)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    296484342176
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  18. Pass46,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    628480731159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail46,355 miles (+4,426)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    998520531172
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass41,929 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    481983830147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Fail41,849 miles (+3,781)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    890204620148
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass38,068 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    801629539146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass34,299 miles (+5,973)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    691780758157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass28,326 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    540762037141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass27,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    772745836122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,303 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    832435036143
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S8 WHR

Does S8 WHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 WHR expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 WHR?
The MOT on S8 WHR expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 WHR done?
S8 WHR was recorded at 59,199 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 1,722 miles a year.
Has S8 WHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 WHR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 WHR 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 WHR find?
S8 WHR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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