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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S18 KRCMOT history

S18 KRC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

S18 KRC silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,375 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KRC was last recorded at 59,375 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2018: 49,738 miles, lower than 83,220 miles on 26 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,865 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
2,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,375 miles
  • 2024 – 57,865 miles
  • 2023 – 56,147 miles
  • 2022 – 54,728 miles
  • 2021 – 52,190 miles
  • 2020 – 49,784 miles
  • 2018 – 49,738 miles
  • 2016 – 83,220 miles
  • 2015 – 49,560 miles
  • 2014 – 48,784 miles
  • 2013 – 41,012 miles
  • 2012 – 36,834 miles
  • 2011 – 30,418 miles
  • 2010 – 25,327 miles
  • 2009 – 18,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,375 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    376910300711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass57,865 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    835630916450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,147 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    229233367157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,728 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    302503060281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass52,190 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    861701287059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,155 miles (+2,371)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    740599956291
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,784 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    281671273940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,738 miles (-33,482)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    155150016329
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass83,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    273489431658
    • 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)

  10. Fail83,220 miles (+33,616)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    767525387284
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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. Fail49,604 miles (+44)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    338894411535
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass49,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    599463146122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,560 miles (+776)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    733893276811
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass48,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    518180994263
    • NoteSlight play rear drop links

  15. Fail48,784 miles (+7,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    695709284240
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    649557543233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,012 miles (+4,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    336156643496
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    146429052199
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail36,834 miles (+6,416)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    898968852139
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,418 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    268647751417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,327 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    184734350126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,622 miles
    Test number
    142423869140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KRC

Does S18 KRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 KRC expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 KRC?
The MOT on S18 KRC expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 KRC done?
S18 KRC was recorded at 59,375 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,496 miles a year.
Has S18 KRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KRC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 KRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 KRC find?
S18 KRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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