Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
W18 PGWMOT history
W18 PGW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 54,905 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 PGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 PGW was last recorded at 54,905 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,768 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,137 miles
- Average per year
- 1,807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,905 miles
- 2024 – 52,768 miles
- 2023 – 49,351 miles
- 2022 – 48,420 miles
- 2021 – 48,255 miles
- 2019 – 45,613 miles
- 2018 – 44,424 miles
- 2017 – 41,080 miles
- 2016 – 37,555 miles
- 2015 – 37,526 miles
- 2014 – 36,392 miles
- 2013 – 32,383 miles
- 2012 – 30,127 miles
- 2011 – 26,425 miles
- 2010 – 26,152 miles
- 2009 – 25,545 miles
- 2008 – 23,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,905 miles
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,905 miles (+2,137)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 54,905 miles
- Test number
- 825001902861
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,768 miles (+19)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 52,768 miles
- Test number
- 651415857475
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail52,749 miles (+3,398)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,749 miles
- Test number
- 523032738351
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not holed
Pass49,351 miles (+931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 49,351 miles
- Test number
- 804378795157
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake and fuel pipes have been covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers covering the full underside of the vehicle
Pass48,420 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 48,420 miles
- Test number
- 836962417051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,255 miles (+2,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 48,255 miles
- Test number
- 966132607943
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass45,613 miles (+1,189)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 45,613 miles
- Test number
- 851865613524
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear advise tyre valve splitting and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded and pitted
Pass44,424 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 44,424 miles
- Test number
- 308958486531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,418 miles (+3,338)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,418 miles
- Test number
- 170238489897
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,080 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,080 miles
- Test number
- 137283996800
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre cuts in wall low on tread
Fail41,080 miles (+3,525)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,080 miles
- Test number
- 205937797762
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre cuts in wall low on tread
Pass37,555 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,555 miles
- Test number
- 242970477329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,526 miles (+1,134)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,526 miles
- Test number
- 742319761008
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass36,392 miles (+1,358)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 36,392 miles
- Test number
- 667161124301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,034 miles (+2,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,034 miles
- Test number
- 129183764036
- 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)
Pass32,383 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,383 miles
- Test number
- 676309373091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 30,127 miles
- Test number
- 845644672077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,122 miles (+3,697)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,122 miles
- Test number
- 165214072017
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass26,425 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,425 miles
- Test number
- 199184971087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,152 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 26,152 miles
- Test number
- 310401000346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,545 miles (+2,226)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 25,545 miles
- Test number
- 480343109431
- NoteFront nearside bumper has a slight crack.
Pass23,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,319 miles
- Test number
- 332813108368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 PGW
- Does W18 PGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 PGW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 PGW?
- The MOT on W18 PGW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 PGW done?
- W18 PGW was recorded at 54,905 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,807 miles a year.
- Has W18 PGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 PGW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on W18 PGW 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 W18 PGW find?
- W18 PGW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp not working; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear fuel hose deteriorated corroded, and 4 more.
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