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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

X8 VRPMOT history

X8 VRP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

X8 VRP silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,018 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 VRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 VRP was last recorded at 70,018 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,966 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,052 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,018 miles
  • 2024 – 63,966 miles
  • 2023 – 58,440 miles
  • 2022 – 53,268 miles
  • 2021 – 49,622 miles
  • 2019 – 47,591 miles
  • 2018 – 46,820 miles
  • 2017 – 43,846 miles
  • 2016 – 42,262 miles
  • 2015 – 40,744 miles
  • 2014 – 38,067 miles
  • 2013 – 32,691 miles
  • 2012 – 27,235 miles
  • 2011 – 22,154 miles
  • 2010 – 20,134 miles
  • 2009 – 16,112 miles
  • 2008 – 12,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,018 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,018 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    663001691862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,966 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    201252938411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,440 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    688610622634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,268 miles (+2,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    972570408170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass51,039 miles (+1,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    501817754774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight Red oil leak from auto gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass49,622 miles (+2,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    401696583819
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass47,591 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    457029227187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,820 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    431591455346
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,846 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    979021779692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    190644567051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
  11. Fail42,262 miles (+1,518)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    858018778947
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
  12. Pass40,744 miles (+2,677)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    152750204767
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  13. Pass38,067 miles (+5,376)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    428700544280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on.
  14. Fail32,691 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    375306223492
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass32,691 miles (+5,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    397266623211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass27,235 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,235 miles
    Test number
    549717632286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,154 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,154 miles
    Test number
    637584511217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,134 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    261055160147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,112 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,112 miles
    Test number
    632723769146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,630 miles
    Test number
    244622248130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 VRP

Does X8 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 VRP is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 VRP?
The MOT on X8 VRP is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 VRP done?
X8 VRP was recorded at 70,018 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has X8 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 VRP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on X8 VRP 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 VRP find?
X8 VRP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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