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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

TWG 518MOT history

TWG 518 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,666 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TWG 518
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TWG 518 was last recorded at 60,666 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,685 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,666 miles
  • 2024 – 59,685 miles
  • 2023 – 58,703 miles
  • 2022 – 56,551 miles
  • 2021 – 54,978 miles
  • 2020 – 53,273 miles
  • 2019 – 50,804 miles
  • 2018 – 47,326 miles
  • 2017 – 43,455 miles
  • 2016 – 40,196 miles
  • 2015 – 35,771 miles
  • 2014 – 31,363 miles
  • 2013 – 27,390 miles
  • 2012 – 23,756 miles
  • 2011 – 20,712 miles
  • 2010 – 16,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,666 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    653120422265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass59,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    407357487946
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail59,685 miles (+982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    197883912802
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    393432946678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,703 miles (+2,152)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    290440061402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass56,551 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    100112425837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    518928256374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,978 miles (+1,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    122816745592
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    238129967597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail53,273 miles (+2,469)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    859082919872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass50,804 miles (+3,478)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    909889812679
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass47,326 miles (+3,871)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    242182757048
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

  13. Pass43,455 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    558186652260
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,196 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    761535794292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays

  15. Fail40,195 miles (+4,424)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    833496431069
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays

  16. Pass35,771 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    498780212944
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass31,363 miles (+3,973)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    587705074225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,390 miles (+3,634)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,390 miles
    Test number
    545330173207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass23,756 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,756 miles
    Test number
    589180572214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,712 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,712 miles
    Test number
    785586351291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,326 miles
    Test number
    202721470234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TWG 518

What vehicle is registration TWG 518 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TWG 518 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TWG 518 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TWG 518 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TWG 518?
The MOT on TWG 518 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TWG 518 done?
TWG 518 was recorded at 60,666 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has TWG 518 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TWG 518 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on TWG 518 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 TWG 518 find?
TWG 518 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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