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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T718 KVRMOT history

T718 KVR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
93,647 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 KVR was last recorded at 93,647 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,362 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
2,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,647 miles
  • 2024 – 93,362 miles
  • 2023 – 92,928 miles
  • 2022 – 92,223 miles
  • 2021 – 91,108 miles
  • 2016 – 90,744 miles
  • 2015 – 89,408 miles
  • 2014 – 84,620 miles
  • 2013 – 81,118 miles
  • 2012 – 78,931 miles
  • 2011 – 76,020 miles
  • 2010 – 70,770 miles
  • 2009 – 64,984 miles
  • 2008 – 58,515 miles
  • 2007 – 48,061 miles
  • 2006 – 41,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,647 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.

  • Offside Front outer sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,647 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    564242856857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,362 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    799767756676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,348 miles (+420)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    929317298895
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,928 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    577550421332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,223 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    547062429810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,108 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    952234529001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,096 miles (+352)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    489012030290
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing rubber hoses rubbing on metal bracket (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,744 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    666712798684
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass89,408 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    785173807611
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lense covered by condensation
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rear and nearside front. (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Fail89,408 miles (+4,788)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    485656659686
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lense covered by condensation
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rear and nearside front. (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Pass84,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,620 miles
    Test number
    797267464264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,620 miles (+3,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,620 miles
    Test number
    405126564245
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  13. Pass81,118 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,118 miles
    Test number
    387682823445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,931 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    286274422245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,912 miles (+2,892)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    977377212287
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,020 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    338610821284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,005 miles (+5,235)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    619907911221
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch sticky

  18. Pass70,770 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    700488210239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,984 miles
    Test number
    592388019229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,984 miles (+6,469)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,984 miles
    Test number
    374765419299
    • FailureDirection indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    970276608283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail58,515 miles (+10,454)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    970876508217
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass48,061 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    892045617169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    294358916124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 KVR

Does T718 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T718 KVR expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T718 KVR?
The MOT on T718 KVR expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T718 KVR done?
T718 KVR was recorded at 93,647 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 2,774 miles a year.
Has T718 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 KVR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T718 KVR 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 T718 KVR find?
T718 KVR passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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