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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T818 VEUMOT history

T818 VEU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,088 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 VEU was last recorded at 107,088 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,239 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,849 miles
Average per year
3,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,088 miles
  • 2025 – 103,239 miles
  • 2024 – 100,263 miles
  • 2023 – 97,316 miles
  • 2022 – 91,552 miles
  • 2021 – 88,268 miles
  • 2020 – 87,623 miles
  • 2019 – 86,994 miles
  • 2018 – 83,174 miles
  • 2017 – 78,028 miles
  • 2016 – 74,291 miles
  • 2015 – 70,271 miles
  • 2014 – 67,380 miles
  • 2013 – 66,049 miles
  • 2011 – 64,193 miles
  • 2010 – 60,483 miles
  • 2009 – 58,363 miles
  • 2008 – 54,893 miles
  • 2007 – 51,210 miles
  • 2006 – 43,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front driving lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lower radiator support frame snapped of
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame has corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront braking disc's lipped
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres starting to get low

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Central heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,088 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    520710921803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower radiator support frame snapped of
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront braking disc's lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres starting to get low

  2. Fail107,088 miles (+3,849)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    446896704109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need lens polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs lens polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower radiator support frame snapped of
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront braking disc's lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres starting to get low

  3. Pass103,239 miles (+2,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    139297945586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished but still sealing

  4. Pass100,263 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    254135538631
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail100,263 miles (+2,947)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    843936521047
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    412147331130
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,316 miles (+5,764)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    280092721337
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,552 miles (+3,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    568721837993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,268 miles (+645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    846389858810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake cable outer plastic covering worn away in one place

  10. Pass87,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    820401180572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,623 miles (+629)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    562902039769
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,994 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    159917162610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,174 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    346197700113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,028 miles (+3,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    628100552135
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass74,291 miles (+4,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    282221304259
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from back axle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail70,271 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    426929615134
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass70,271 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    915299015148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass67,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    295723614100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail67,380 miles (+1,331)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    869853814136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,049 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    625011123142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail66,048 miles (+1,855)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    285505513114
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,193 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,193 miles
    Test number
    739088951176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass60,483 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    491518950178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass58,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    422367129143
    • 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)

  25. Fail58,363 miles (+3,470)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    683607829177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,893 miles (+3,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    151920838144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass51,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    352319207183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,210 miles (+7,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    904559107149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass43,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    293546516496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 VEU

Does T818 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 VEU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T818 VEU?
The MOT on T818 VEU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 VEU done?
T818 VEU was recorded at 107,088 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
Has T818 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 VEU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T818 VEU 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 T818 VEU find?
T818 VEU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front driving lamp not working; nearside front lower radiator support frame snapped of; rear sub frame has corrosion, and 3 more.

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