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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

V8 KAFMOT history

V8 KAF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,382 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KAF was last recorded at 140,382 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,218 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,164 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,382 miles
  • 2025 – 137,218 miles
  • 2024 – 136,378 miles
  • 2023 – 133,777 miles
  • 2022 – 130,585 miles
  • 2021 – 128,005 miles
  • 2020 – 125,247 miles
  • 2019 – 121,830 miles
  • 2018 – 115,469 miles
  • 2016 – 108,984 miles
  • 2015 – 101,869 miles
  • 2014 – 93,011 miles
  • 2013 – 86,685 miles
  • 2012 – 80,923 miles
  • 2011 – 75,026 miles
  • 2010 – 68,367 miles
  • 2009 – 62,540 miles
  • 2008 – 56,875 miles
  • 2007 – 50,500 miles
  • 2006 – 42,765 miles
  • 2005 – 34,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,382 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,382 miles (+3,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    214220192768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,218 miles
    Test number
    623979193843
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,218 miles (+840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,218 miles
    Test number
    808025997239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    281021980272
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,378 miles (+2,601)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    365889632437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,777 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    475708044548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,753 miles (+3,168)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,753 miles
    Test number
    771651140219
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,585 miles (+2,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    633003929478
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat adjustment - switch 'sticky' -
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryStruggled with emissions -

  9. Pass128,005 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    515973718703
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,247 miles (+3,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    152499301570
    • Advisory2 X poor pattern - bulb quality?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear-side washer jet - poor/ low output

  11. Pass121,830 miles (+6,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    378226267410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,469 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    373470765741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,984 miles (+7,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    239715431577
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass101,869 miles (+8,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    820934968409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded.
    • AdvisorySome distortion of front tyres.

  15. Pass93,011 miles (+6,326)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    656076614384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside exhaust catalyst insecure (internally)
    • NoteSome markings on rear number plate.

  16. Pass86,685 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    408634023411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,923 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    657499412315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    818444511369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,026 miles (+6,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    287674411389
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass68,367 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    313242220364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,540 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    211297309310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,875 miles (+6,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    880219128337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,500 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    201536517327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,765 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    294899616367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    744688615342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 KAF

Does V8 KAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KAF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KAF?
The MOT on V8 KAF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KAF done?
V8 KAF was recorded at 140,382 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has V8 KAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KAF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 KAF 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 KAF find?
V8 KAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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