Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
Y8 LATMOT history
Y8 LAT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 94,267 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 LAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 LAT was last recorded at 94,267 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,288 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,979 miles
- Average per year
- 3,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,267 miles
- 2024 – 88,288 miles
- 2023 – 81,460 miles
- 2022 – 74,861 miles
- 2021 – 69,054 miles
- 2020 – 65,066 miles
- 2019 – 61,654 miles
- 2018 – 56,210 miles
- 2017 – 51,913 miles
- 2016 – 47,626 miles
- 2014 – 45,713 miles
- 2012 – 41,800 miles
- 2011 – 39,456 miles
- 2010 – 37,778 miles
- 2008 – 33,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,267 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 94,267 miles
- Test number
- 255166120141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail94,267 miles (+5,979)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,267 miles
- Test number
- 143885533639
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass88,288 miles (+6,828)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 88,288 miles
- Test number
- 544626423954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,460 miles (+6,599)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,460 miles
- Test number
- 249090531218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,861 miles (+64)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,861 miles
- Test number
- 713553524405
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,797 miles (+5,743)5 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,797 miles
- Test number
- 964989108110
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,054 miles (+3,988)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 69,054 miles
- Test number
- 235707292522
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,066 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 65,066 miles
- Test number
- 367113387241
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass61,654 miles (+5,444)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,654 miles
- Test number
- 752557071504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,210 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 176282479941
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,913 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,913 miles
- Test number
- 234474934592
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass47,626 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,626 miles
- Test number
- 820835419336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,568 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,568 miles
- Test number
- 323630138753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,564 miles (+851)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,564 miles
- Test number
- 771696575739
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass45,713 miles (+1,942)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,713 miles
- Test number
- 346221754396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,771 miles
- Test number
- 308966104094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,771 miles (+1,971)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,771 miles
- Test number
- 725446104010
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,800 miles
- Test number
- 466196742351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,800 miles (+2,344)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,800 miles
- Test number
- 557766942340
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass39,456 miles (+1,678)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 39,456 miles
- Test number
- 196856941333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,778 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 37,778 miles
- Test number
- 950677740397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,812 miles (+2,392)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 35,812 miles
- Test number
- 171418300465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,420 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,420 miles
- Test number
- 211392258322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 31,183 miles
- Test number
- 973818218054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 LAT
- Does Y8 LAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LAT is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 LAT?
- The MOT on Y8 LAT is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 LAT done?
- Y8 LAT was recorded at 94,267 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
- Has Y8 LAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 LAT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y8 LAT 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 Y8 LAT find?
- Y8 LAT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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