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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

S18 JDSMOT history

S18 JDS is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,281 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 JDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 JDS was last recorded at 43,281 miles on 28 May 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,576 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,281 miles
  • 2025 – 42,576 miles
  • 2024 – 41,405 miles
  • 2023 – 40,793 miles
  • 2022 – 39,623 miles
  • 2020 – 38,603 miles
  • 2019 – 36,485 miles
  • 2018 – 35,813 miles
  • 2017 – 35,810 miles
  • 2015 – 31,105 miles
  • 2014 – 29,392 miles
  • 2013 – 27,875 miles
  • 2012 – 26,832 miles
  • 2011 – 25,706 miles
  • 2010 – 23,722 miles
  • 2009 – 20,608 miles
  • 2008 – 18,562 miles
  • 2007 – 16,579 miles
  • 2006 – 13,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,281 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear differential slight oil leak

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,281 miles (+705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    879741537870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight oil leak

  2. Pass42,576 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    653613445748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,405 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    626757119367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    136416537402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail40,793 miles (+1,170)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    743037309059
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,623 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    695978899824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,603 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    951214221238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,485 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    854277271117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,813 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    215174134448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass35,810 miles (+4,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,810 miles
    Test number
    247170879483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass31,105 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,105 miles
    Test number
    746451235122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,392 miles (+1,517)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    415426434188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking

  13. Pass27,875 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    109787233196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass26,832 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    635109032142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    565263941177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass25,706 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    945433441153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,722 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,722 miles
    Test number
    591291940152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,608 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,608 miles
    Test number
    820782749146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,562 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,562 miles
    Test number
    833378038160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,579 miles (+3,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,579 miles
    Test number
    484922137110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass13,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,062 miles
    Test number
    860085736159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 JDS

Does S18 JDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 JDS is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 JDS?
The MOT on S18 JDS is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 JDS done?
S18 JDS was recorded at 43,281 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has S18 JDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 JDS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 JDS 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 JDS find?
S18 JDS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear differential slight oil leak.

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