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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

S8 YBLMOT history

S8 YBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
38,550 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YBL was last recorded at 38,550 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 9,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,385 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,165 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,550 miles
  • 2025 – 29,385 miles
  • 2024 – 22,238 miles
  • 2023 – 18,581 miles
  • 2022 – 18,117 miles
  • 2021 – 17,442 miles
  • 2020 – 16,756 miles
  • 2019 – 15,467 miles
  • 2018 – 13,971 miles
  • 2017 – 13,536 miles
  • 2016 – 13,154 miles
  • 2015 – 12,782 miles
  • 2014 – 11,822 miles
  • 2012 – 9,970 miles
  • 2011 – 9,599 miles
  • 2010 – 9,050 miles
  • 2009 – 8,715 miles
  • 2008 – 8,474 miles
  • 2007 – 7,731 miles
  • 2006 – 7,059 miles
  • 2005 – 6,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,550 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    449019958975
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail38,550 miles (+9,165)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    591946628583
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor condition
  3. Pass29,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    649995951027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail29,385 miles (+7,147)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    826924013878
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass22,238 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    242990534136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,581 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    571486160907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,117 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    18,117 miles
    Test number
    590016601723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,442 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    980925270738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,756 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,756 miles
    Test number
    811876934524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,467 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,467 miles
    Test number
    776720511169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,971 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,971 miles
    Test number
    976729839853
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
  12. Pass13,536 miles (+382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    13,536 miles
    Test number
    579546293585
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
  13. Pass13,154 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    13,154 miles
    Test number
    427378057858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,782 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,782 miles
    Test number
    545128225024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,822 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    11,822 miles
    Test number
    549418124073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,970 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,970 miles
    Test number
    896441762203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,599 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,599 miles
    Test number
    315325351406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,050 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,050 miles
    Test number
    103768350250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,715 miles (+241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,715 miles
    Test number
    311638849438
    • NoteFront and rear number plates showing very slight honey comb back ground but can be easily read
  20. Pass8,474 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,474 miles
    Test number
    312458448267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,731 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,731 miles
    Test number
    942107347292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,059 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,059 miles
    Test number
    134408646239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    6,326 miles
    Test number
    703078435210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YBL

Does S8 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YBL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 YBL?
The MOT on S8 YBL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 YBL done?
S8 YBL was recorded at 38,550 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has S8 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YBL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 YBL 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 YBL find?
S8 YBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged cracking; offside rear brake hose slightly damaged cracking; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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