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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

V8 EXYMOT history

V8 EXY is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 17,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
17,689 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EXY was last recorded at 17,689 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
17,289 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,689 miles
  • 2025 – 17,289 miles
  • 2024 – 16,877 miles
  • 2023 – 16,327 miles
  • 2022 – 15,842 miles
  • 2021 – 15,358 miles
  • 2020 – 14,943 miles
  • 2019 – 14,606 miles
  • 2018 – 14,106 miles
  • 2017 – 13,903 miles
  • 2016 – 13,526 miles
  • 2015 – 11,939 miles
  • 2014 – 10,091 miles
  • 2013 – 9,144 miles
  • 2010 – 9,066 miles
  • 2009 – 8,531 miles
  • 2008 – 6,938 miles
  • 2007 – 5,247 miles
  • 2006 – 4,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    17,689 miles
    Test number
    273155301797
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail17,686 miles (+397)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    368636150835
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass17,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    17,289 miles
    Test number
    140120650524
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks to inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

  4. Fail17,289 miles (+412)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,289 miles
    Test number
    895127672366
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks to inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

  5. Pass16,877 miles (+550)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    16,877 miles
    Test number
    924714406379
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDifferential leaking

  6. Pass16,327 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,327 miles
    Test number
    138949002428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass15,842 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    736731775769
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  8. Fail15,842 miles (+484)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    751370827343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  9. Pass15,358 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,358 miles
    Test number
    329553413049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass14,943 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    14,943 miles
    Test number
    901906964565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,606 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    393788910510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass14,106 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    14,106 miles
    Test number
    194455412029
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCranckcase to inlet manifold breather hose perished

  13. Pass13,903 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,903 miles
    Test number
    992553867479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,526 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,526 miles
    Test number
    114088115717
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass11,939 miles (+1,848)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,939 miles
    Test number
    656573175102
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers wear

  16. Pass10,091 miles (+947)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,091 miles
    Test number
    697745874171
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  17. Pass9,144 miles (+78)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,144 miles
    Test number
    655267473113
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has age cracks on the side wall

  18. Pass9,066 miles (+535)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,066 miles
    Test number
    133717550396
    • NoteAdvise front tyres cracking in side walls
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre treads low

  19. Pass8,531 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,531 miles
    Test number
    371810039385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,938 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,938 miles
    Test number
    312109928326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,247 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,247 miles
    Test number
    252401437334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    4,544 miles
    Test number
    154523536343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EXY

Does V8 EXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EXY is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 EXY?
The MOT on V8 EXY is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EXY done?
V8 EXY was recorded at 17,689 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 667 miles a year.
Has V8 EXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EXY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 EXY 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 V8 EXY find?
V8 EXY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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