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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

T8 FSAMOT history

T8 FSA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,802 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 FSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 FSA was last recorded at 74,802 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2007: 27,657 miles, lower than 28,268 miles on 26 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,828 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,802 miles
  • 2025 – 72,828 miles
  • 2023 – 71,559 miles
  • 2022 – 63,164 miles
  • 2021 – 56,161 miles
  • 2020 – 55,287 miles
  • 2019 – 53,685 miles
  • 2018 – 51,396 miles
  • 2017 – 47,591 miles
  • 2016 – 44,142 miles
  • 2015 – 43,854 miles
  • 2014 – 43,653 miles
  • 2013 – 43,425 miles
  • 2012 – 42,159 miles
  • 2011 – 40,265 miles
  • 2010 – 38,418 miles
  • 2009 – 36,454 miles
  • 2008 – 33,573 miles
  • 2007 – 27,657 miles
  • 2006 – 27,813 miles
  • 2005 – 22,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    120540517339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail74,799 miles (+1,971)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    310069670419
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    904207467995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail72,828 miles (+1,269)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    714956954527
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass71,559 miles (+8,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    341993706080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass63,164 miles (+7,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    201566120409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler bush

  7. Pass56,161 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    873260685544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    270710899993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,287 miles (+1,602)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    792780051658
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass53,685 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    671370954387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,396 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    823073672765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,591 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    339859327010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,142 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    815973059465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,854 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,854 miles
    Test number
    915306195104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,653 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    609265304249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,425 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    266452613218
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail43,422 miles (+1,263)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    737708003241
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,159 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    898505052273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,265 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    277809841226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,418 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    864078830277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,454 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    580246149232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,573 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    741440648240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,657 miles (-611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    793020447293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,268 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,268 miles
    Test number
    804567357016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass27,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    401522246402
    • NoteN/s/f lower fuel breather pipe deformed and slightly insecure

  26. Fail27,813 miles (+5,322)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    664491546320
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteN/s/f lower fuel pipe substantialy deformed

  27. Pass22,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    684562345359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 FSA

Does T8 FSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FSA is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 FSA?
The MOT on T8 FSA is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 FSA done?
T8 FSA was recorded at 74,802 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T8 FSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 FSA has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 FSA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 FSA find?
T8 FSA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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