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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S18 DGCMOT history

S18 DGC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S18 DGC blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,767 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DGC was last recorded at 36,767 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,881 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
1,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,767 miles
  • 2025 – 35,881 miles
  • 2024 – 35,344 miles
  • 2023 – 34,324 miles
  • 2022 – 33,694 miles
  • 2021 – 32,872 miles
  • 2020 – 32,193 miles
  • 2019 – 31,487 miles
  • 2018 – 30,366 miles
  • 2017 – 29,506 miles
  • 2016 – 27,842 miles
  • 2015 – 26,237 miles
  • 2014 – 24,410 miles
  • 2013 – 21,500 miles
  • 2012 – 20,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,767 miles (+886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,767 miles
    Test number
    690227891758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass35,881 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,881 miles
    Test number
    131591101662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,344 miles (+1,020)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    162067398688
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass34,324 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,324 miles
    Test number
    907179405295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,694 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    33,694 miles
    Test number
    967617982498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    613501600660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,872 miles (+679)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    959599534877
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  8. Pass32,193 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,193 miles
    Test number
    989828215523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,487 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,487 miles
    Test number
    124183666124
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail31,484 miles (+1,118)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,484 miles
    Test number
    146694078755
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass30,366 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,366 miles
    Test number
    304066352580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail30,363 miles (+857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    305003999662
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass29,506 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,506 miles
    Test number
    220087818280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass27,842 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    389518331801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    438664759815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,602 miles (+1,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    448865337781
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass26,237 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,237 miles
    Test number
    859382825130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,410 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    818393934156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,500 miles (+1,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    429664833102
    • NoteBoth Front Discs Alittle Rusty On edges.

  20. Pass20,196 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    736670052101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake disc surfaces glazed.

Questions about S18 DGC

Does S18 DGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DGC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DGC?
The MOT on S18 DGC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DGC done?
S18 DGC was recorded at 36,767 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
Has S18 DGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DGC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 DGC 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 S18 DGC find?
S18 DGC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18, and 2 more.

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