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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

V8 WJOMOT history

V8 WJO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

V8 WJO silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,168 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WJO was last recorded at 160,168 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,167 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,168 miles
  • 2025 – 158,576 miles
  • 2023 – 158,509 miles
  • 2022 – 158,469 miles
  • 2020 – 158,263 miles
  • 2019 – 155,399 miles
  • 2018 – 154,035 miles
  • 2016 – 146,037 miles
  • 2015 – 127,928 miles
  • 2014 – 116,107 miles
  • 2013 – 114,352 miles
  • 2012 – 111,393 miles
  • 2011 – 95,007 miles
  • 2010 – 80,282 miles
  • 2009 – 56,316 miles
  • 2008 – 33,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,168 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe support corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,168 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,168 miles
    Test number
    691884556428
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe support corroded

  2. Fail160,167 miles (+1,591)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    749785702870
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe support corroded

  3. Pass158,576 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,576 miles
    Test number
    896518670808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,509 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,509 miles
    Test number
    100924042493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,469 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,469 miles
    Test number
    353135750804
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc .s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,263 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,263 miles
    Test number
    206073939216
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail158,248 miles (+2,849)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,248 miles
    Test number
    970967868723
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    518252405460
    • AdvisoryOffside play in steering rack inner joints

  9. Fail155,399 miles (+1,364)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    987221104233
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass154,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,035 miles
    Test number
    240485667305
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail154,033 miles (+6)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,033 miles
    Test number
    802034712216
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail154,027 miles (+7,990)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    617895792329
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working

  13. Pass146,037 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,037 miles
    Test number
    210798389342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front inner steering arm

  14. Fail146,034 miles (+18,106)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,034 miles
    Test number
    319772163502
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front inner steering arm

  15. Pass127,928 miles (+11,821)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    765769495008
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass116,107 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    405200104134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,352 miles (+2,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    817372953263
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm

  18. Pass111,393 miles (+16,386)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    395034752235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,007 miles (+14,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    205473101216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass80,282 miles (+23,966)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    480164000218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,316 miles (+22,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    812505509241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,943 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    284318898199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,156 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,156 miles
    Test number
    482411818003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,128 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    210500018045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 WJO

Does V8 WJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WJO is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WJO?
The MOT on V8 WJO is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WJO done?
V8 WJO was recorded at 160,168 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,069 miles a year.
Has V8 WJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WJO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 WJO 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 WJO find?
V8 WJO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front subframe support corroded.

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