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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V718 EGKMOT history

V718 EGK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,229 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 EGK
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
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 EGK was last recorded at 121,229 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,121 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,229 miles
  • 2025 – 120,121 miles
  • 2024 – 119,647 miles
  • 2023 – 119,216 miles
  • 2022 – 118,734 miles
  • 2021 – 118,133 miles
  • 2020 – 117,079 miles
  • 2019 – 110,794 miles
  • 2018 – 107,189 miles
  • 2017 – 105,130 miles
  • 2016 – 102,446 miles
  • 2015 – 100,880 miles
  • 2014 – 100,651 miles
  • 2013 – 90,045 miles
  • 2012 – 81,648 miles
  • 2011 – 68,603 miles
  • 2010 – 56,718 miles
  • 2009 – 47,066 miles
  • 2007 – 42,596 miles
  • 2006 – 38,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,229 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,229 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    170559878190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass120,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    666584128949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail120,121 miles (+474)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    715979967280
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass119,647 miles (+431)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,647 miles
    Test number
    182745706817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,216 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    297720095119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    660770026679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,734 miles (+601)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    482549989806
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    587850884348
    • AdvisoryRear axel / suspension , all very rusty

  9. Fail118,133 miles (+1,054)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    779478535216
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel / suspension , all very rusty

  10. Pass117,079 miles (+6,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,079 miles
    Test number
    411840156659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy rattle (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass110,794 miles (+3,605)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    923954009175
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  12. Pass107,189 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    591952224661
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoot strut's weak. not holding boot lid open
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail107,189 miles (+2,059)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    718284715702
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoot strut's weak. not holding boot lid open
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass105,130 miles (+2,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    951422937972
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass102,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    110815596381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away adjacent to diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail102,446 miles (+1,566)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    173260488285
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away adjacent to diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass100,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,880 miles
    Test number
    579710705153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror insecure

  18. Fail100,877 miles (+226)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,877 miles
    Test number
    238460505450
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror insecure

  19. Pass100,651 miles (+10,606)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    727204034032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front headlights insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger snapped

  20. Pass90,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    466622923059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail90,045 miles (+8,397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    719131723022
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass81,648 miles (+13,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    169668542072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass68,603 miles (+11,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    168648031021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,718 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    750706840081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,066 miles (+4,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    432732059058
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play

  26. Fail42,596 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    144212307398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear indecators,starting to show white light.

  27. Pass42,596 miles (+4,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    920072607328
    • NoteBoth rear indecators,starting to show white light.

  28. Pass38,014 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    151384506320
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs hollow and pads worn very thin. oil leak from o/s driveshaft diff seal.

Questions about V718 EGK

Does V718 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 EGK is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V718 EGK?
The MOT on V718 EGK is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V718 EGK done?
V718 EGK was recorded at 121,229 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has V718 EGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 EGK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V718 EGK 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 V718 EGK find?
V718 EGK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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