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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T18 DHJMOT history

T18 DHJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
78,415 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DHJ was last recorded at 78,415 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 2,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,030 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,385 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,415 miles
  • 2024 – 76,030 miles
  • 2022 – 65,855 miles
  • 2021 – 60,405 miles
  • 2020 – 59,087 miles
  • 2019 – 57,881 miles
  • 2018 – 55,616 miles
  • 2017 – 53,720 miles
  • 2016 – 51,486 miles
  • 2015 – 50,138 miles
  • 2014 – 48,052 miles
  • 2013 – 45,307 miles
  • 2012 – 43,128 miles
  • 2011 – 38,407 miles
  • 2010 – 36,482 miles
  • 2009 – 31,863 miles
  • 2008 – 28,280 miles
  • 2007 – 23,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,415 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers/undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine/undercovers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,415 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    115338966363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,030 miles (+4,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    597922965385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,793 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    774754581145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,855 miles (+5,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,855 miles
    Test number
    683013277690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    214806432925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,405 miles (+1,318)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    481234121707
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,087 miles (+1,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    404528124196
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,881 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    653188133510
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  9. Pass55,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    922663113140
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  10. Fail55,616 miles (+1,896)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    972026671860
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  11. Pass53,720 miles (+2,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    768761641743
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust supports poor and corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine/undercovers fitted

  12. Pass51,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    930483478286
    • AdvisoryEngine/undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust supports corroded

  13. Fail51,486 miles (+1,348)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    252195782339
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine/undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust supports corroded

  14. Pass50,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    831733174003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,138 miles (+2,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    291237198846
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,052 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,052 miles
    Test number
    167942084256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,307 miles (+2,179)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    778373083262
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,128 miles (+4,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,128 miles
    Test number
    517775882219
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass38,407 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    435364181201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    620640180265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,482 miles (+4,619)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    973500180236
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass31,863 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    183295989239
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail31,862 miles (+3,582)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    793380189266
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass28,280 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    333672188405
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass23,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    163466397254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DHJ

Does T18 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 DHJ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 DHJ?
The MOT on T18 DHJ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 DHJ done?
T18 DHJ was recorded at 78,415 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has T18 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DHJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T18 DHJ 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 T18 DHJ find?
T18 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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