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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

V8 LKXMOT history

V8 LKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,245 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LKX was last recorded at 70,245 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,690 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,245 miles
  • 2025 – 69,690 miles
  • 2024 – 68,875 miles
  • 2023 – 68,131 miles
  • 2022 – 67,223 miles
  • 2021 – 66,549 miles
  • 2020 – 65,894 miles
  • 2019 – 65,051 miles
  • 2018 – 64,004 miles
  • 2017 – 62,445 miles
  • 2016 – 59,668 miles
  • 2015 – 52,729 miles
  • 2014 – 51,572 miles
  • 2013 – 49,422 miles
  • 2012 – 26,914 miles
  • 2011 – 7,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,245 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    420172292797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,690 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,690 miles
    Test number
    827374032330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,875 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    891083471791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,131 miles
    Test number
    607482277795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,131 miles (+908)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,131 miles
    Test number
    756937605372
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,223 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    925387887683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,549 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    879475071381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,894 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,894 miles
    Test number
    107762808302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,051 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,051 miles
    Test number
    492632236061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,004 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    711879688780
    • 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))
  11. Pass62,445 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    299218240500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,668 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    606336082664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,729 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    125856325146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass51,572 miles (+2,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    216350104262
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front inner disc,s corroded
  15. Pass49,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,422 miles
    Test number
    229180823238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNSR Suspension Unit has light misting of oil
  16. Fail49,422 miles (+22,508)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,422 miles
    Test number
    759370523232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNSR Suspension Unit has light misting of oil
  17. Pass26,914 miles (+19,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    507763092137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    7,447 miles
    Test number
    117860611201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LKX

Does V8 LKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LKX is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LKX?
The MOT on V8 LKX is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LKX done?
V8 LKX was recorded at 70,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has V8 LKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LKX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 LKX 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 LKX find?
V8 LKX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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