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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

S18 RWSMOT history

S18 RWS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
109,436 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 RWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 RWS was last recorded at 109,436 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,287 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
2,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,436 miles
  • 2023 – 109,287 miles
  • 2022 – 108,187 miles
  • 2021 – 103,354 miles
  • 2020 – 103,296 miles
  • 2018 – 102,306 miles
  • 2017 – 101,648 miles
  • 2016 – 99,918 miles
  • 2013 – 96,071 miles
  • 2012 – 90,424 miles
  • 2011 – 82,913 miles
  • 2009 – 78,422 miles
  • 2008 – 72,099 miles
  • 2007 – 65,626 miles
  • 2006 – 64,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside + Nearside.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody/components corroded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,436 miles (+149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    373872033521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside + Nearside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/components corroded.

  2. Fail109,287 miles (+1,100)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,287 miles
    Test number
    153865762104
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    780330122235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,187 miles (+4,833)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    528324191038
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass103,354 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,354 miles
    Test number
    600446447025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  6. Fail103,353 miles (+57)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,353 miles
    Test number
    265935334057
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  7. Pass103,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    373672768407
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Fail103,292 miles (+986)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,292 miles
    Test number
    979825425948
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Pass102,306 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    435054195538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,648 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    153936668995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,918 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    366695958258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,071 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    319265643081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,424 miles (+7,511)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    156076942442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCalalist insides loose inside
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass82,913 miles (+4,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,913 miles
    Test number
    745521841065
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,422 miles (+6,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    391220859300
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak front clamp

  16. Pass72,099 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    453618608342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,626 miles (+1,554)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    663426557220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front washer jet inoprative

  18. Pass64,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    180426966066
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S18 RWS

Does S18 RWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 RWS expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 RWS?
The MOT on S18 RWS expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 RWS done?
S18 RWS was recorded at 109,436 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 2,463 miles a year.
Has S18 RWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 RWS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 RWS 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 RWS find?
S18 RWS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside.; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside + nearside., and 3 more.

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