Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,796 cc

X8 TABMOT history

X8 TAB is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

X8 TAB white Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
58,505 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,358 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X8 TAB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X8 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 TAB was last recorded at 58,505 miles on 21 May 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,746 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
4,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,505 miles
  • 2025 – 54,746 miles
  • 2024 – 52,136 miles
  • 2023 – 47,899 miles
  • 2022 – 42,995 miles
  • 2021 – 37,066 miles
  • 2020 – 33,215 miles
  • 2019 – 29,229 miles
  • 2018 – 24,339 miles
  • 2017 – 18,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,505 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    243254690050
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail58,505 miles (+3,759)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    739650148759
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass54,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    247556204535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,745 miles (+2,609)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    770684961103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass52,136 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    686406223430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,899 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    387984051223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,995 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    243796904701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass37,066 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    753825924849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,215 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    871923722137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
  10. Fail33,213 miles (+3,984)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    537727905720
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
  11. Pass29,229 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    215924974272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,339 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    902575567437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    420550595089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 TAB

Does X8 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 TAB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 TAB?
The MOT on X8 TAB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 TAB done?
X8 TAB was recorded at 58,505 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,358 miles a year.
Has X8 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 TAB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 TAB 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 X8 TAB find?
X8 TAB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s.

Browse all X8T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.