Mercedes-Benz SLK
Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
V8 LCAMOT history
V8 LCA is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,914 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 128,914 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 LCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 LCA was last recorded at 128,914 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,265 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,649 miles
- Average per year
- 4,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,914 miles
- 2024 – 127,265 miles
- 2023 – 125,288 miles
- 2022 – 122,946 miles
- 2021 – 119,562 miles
- 2020 – 119,425 miles
- 2019 – 119,371 miles
- 2017 – 116,724 miles
- 2016 – 109,438 miles
- 2015 – 104,173 miles
- 2014 – 101,792 miles
- 2012 – 98,741 miles
- 2011 – 93,848 miles
- 2010 – 89,485 miles
- 2009 – 80,894 miles
- 2008 – 63,018 miles
- 2006 – 39,903 miles
- 2005 – 34,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,914 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on most suspension components
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen chipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,914 miles (+1,649)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 128,914 miles
- Test number
- 862593337837
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on most suspension components
Pass127,265 miles (+1,977)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,265 miles
- Test number
- 427278310701
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront headlights wet inside
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle generally slightly corroded
Pass125,288 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,288 miles
- Test number
- 410097424641
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,288 miles (+2,342)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,288 miles
- Test number
- 291003567614
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,946 miles (+3,384)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 122,946 miles
- Test number
- 575221185989
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,562 miles (+137)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,562 miles
- Test number
- 218258540346
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass119,425 miles (+54)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 119,425 miles
- Test number
- 146072803768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass119,371 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,371 miles
- Test number
- 121235132774
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,371 miles (+2,647)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,371 miles
- Test number
- 735005766636
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,724 miles (+7,286)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 116,724 miles
- Test number
- 430994894581
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing down close to limit on inner of treads
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass109,438 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 109,438 miles
- Test number
- 589287160947
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass104,173 miles (+27)2 advisories10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 104,173 miles
- Test number
- 959419515204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBattery poorly secured
- NoteExhaust brackets heavily corroded
- NoteFront road springs corroded
- NoteFuel cap seal age cracking
- NoteGeneral corrosion to rear brake pipes
- NoteN/s/f indicator lense has temporary repair
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Fail104,146 miles (+2,354)3 failures2 advisories10 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,146 miles
- Test number
- 906077015212
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust brackets heavily corroded
- NoteFront road springs corroded
- NoteFuel cap seal age cracking
- NoteGeneral corrosion to rear brake pipes
- NoteN/s/f indicator lense has temporary repair
- NoteN/s/f washer jet blocked
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Fail101,792 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,792 miles
- Test number
- 137433154122
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,792 miles (+3,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,792 miles
- Test number
- 229423054173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass98,741 miles (+4,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 98,741 miles
- Test number
- 507505902382
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,848 miles (+4,363)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 93,848 miles
- Test number
- 885188111348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket loose
Pass89,485 miles (+8,591)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,485 miles
- Test number
- 450199640246
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges
Pass80,894 miles (+17,876)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,894 miles
- Test number
- 131691009394
- NoteCut in nearside front tyre sidewall
Pass63,018 miles (+23,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,018 miles
- Test number
- 962852298144
- 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)
Fail39,903 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,903 miles
- Test number
- 282592716390
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,903 miles (+672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 39,903 miles
- Test number
- 833422416315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 39,231 miles
- Test number
- 380806736218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,231 miles (+5,154)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,231 miles
- Test number
- 320185436488
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass34,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 34,077 miles
- Test number
- 750210925212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 LCA
- Does V8 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LCA is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 LCA?
- The MOT on V8 LCA is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 LCA done?
- V8 LCA was recorded at 128,914 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
- Has V8 LCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 LCA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V8 LCA 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 LCA find?
- V8 LCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen, and 3 more.
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