Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
V18 ESGMOT history
V18 ESG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 97,877 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 ESG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 ESG was last recorded at 97,877 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 9,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,519 miles · 12 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,358 miles
- Average per year
- 7,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,877 miles
- 2025 – 88,519 miles
- 2024 – 78,025 miles
- 2023 – 65,458 miles
- 2022 – 52,361 miles
- 2021 – 42,677 miles
- 2020 – 40,177 miles
- 2019 – 37,738 miles
- 2018 – 34,506 miles
- 2017 – 29,659 miles
- 2016 – 27,112 miles
- 2015 – 20,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,877 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,877 miles (+9,358)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 97,877 miles
- Test number
- 434545363232
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,519 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 398670351660
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,519 miles (+10,494)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 142868453359
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,025 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,025 miles
- Test number
- 768826140404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,025 miles (+12,567)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,025 miles
- Test number
- 523090046304
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass65,458 miles (+13,097)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 65,458 miles
- Test number
- 707826533157
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
Pass52,361 miles (+9,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,361 miles
- Test number
- 464755006601
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,677 miles (+2,500)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 42,677 miles
- Test number
- 183485032608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 40,177 miles
- Test number
- 457955319482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,177 miles (+65)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,177 miles
- Test number
- 528576347885
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail40,112 miles (+2,374)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,112 miles
- Test number
- 174880770297
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,738 miles (+3,232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,738 miles
- Test number
- 912652623727
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall, cords not visible
Pass34,506 miles (+4,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 34,506 miles
- Test number
- 585035556257
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,659 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 29,659 miles
- Test number
- 622673960360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,112 miles (+6,980)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 27,112 miles
- Test number
- 911725983577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 20,132 miles
- Test number
- 268445475106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 ESG
- Does V18 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ESG is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 ESG?
- The MOT on V18 ESG is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 ESG done?
- V18 ESG was recorded at 97,877 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
- Has V18 ESG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 ESG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 ESG 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 V18 ESG find?
- V18 ESG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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