Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
K18 CKSMOT history
K18 CKS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 50,837 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 CKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 CKS was last recorded at 50,837 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 50,781 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 2,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 50,837 miles
- 2024 – 50,781 miles
- 2023 – 50,526 miles
- 2022 – 50,204 miles
- 2021 – 49,880 miles
- 2020 – 49,758 miles
- 2019 – 48,309 miles
- 2018 – 46,627 miles
- 2017 – 44,982 miles
- 2016 – 40,545 miles
- 2015 – 36,672 miles
- 2014 – 31,824 miles
- 2012 – 22,799 miles
- 2011 – 17,733 miles
- 2010 – 15,642 miles
- 2009 – 13,790 miles
- 2008 – 11,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,837 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres are cracking in the tread 225/50/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,837 miles (+56)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 50,837 miles
- Test number
- 581857376220
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,781 miles (+255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 50,781 miles
- Test number
- 151669141695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,526 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 50,526 miles
- Test number
- 907632327551
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,524 miles (+320)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,524 miles
- Test number
- 690068481743
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 50,204 miles
- Test number
- 247725684256
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres are cracking in the tread 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,204 miles (+324)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,204 miles
- Test number
- 867182383815
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres are cracking in the tread 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,880 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,880 miles
- Test number
- 276773395519
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,879 miles (+121)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,879 miles
- Test number
- 303243062094
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,758 miles (+1,449)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 49,758 miles
- Test number
- 676866356364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,309 miles (+1,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,309 miles
- Test number
- 703528248339
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,627 miles (+1,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 46,627 miles
- Test number
- 626230605684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,982 miles (+4,437)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,982 miles
- Test number
- 995638850520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,545 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 40,545 miles
- Test number
- 933785968378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,672 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,672 miles
- Test number
- 106258415132
- 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)
Pass31,824 miles (+9,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,824 miles
- Test number
- 278982714406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass22,799 miles (+5,066)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 22,799 miles
- Test number
- 828761992220
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise near side front jacking point block missing
- NoteAdvise near side rear amber indicator bulb fading
- NoteAdvise off side front,front lower arm bush worn
Pass17,733 miles (+2,091)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 17,733 miles
- Test number
- 128970311107
- NoteAdvise both front shock asborbers starting to softern
- NoteAdvise steering rack gaitors stretching
Pass15,642 miles (+1,852)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 15,642 miles
- Test number
- 993040110157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,790 miles (+2,251)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,790 miles
- Test number
- 621591229111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,539 miles
- Test number
- 230789208175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 CKS
- Does K18 CKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 CKS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K18 CKS?
- The MOT on K18 CKS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 CKS done?
- K18 CKS was recorded at 50,837 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,239 miles a year.
- Has K18 CKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 CKS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 CKS 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 K18 CKS find?
- K18 CKS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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