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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

W18 SLKMOT history

W18 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

W18 SLK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,622 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 SLK was last recorded at 39,622 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,811 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
1,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,622 miles
  • 2025 – 38,811 miles
  • 2024 – 38,008 miles
  • 2023 – 36,374 miles
  • 2022 – 34,853 miles
  • 2021 – 33,722 miles
  • 2020 – 32,763 miles
  • 2019 – 31,918 miles
  • 2018 – 30,782 miles
  • 2017 – 29,889 miles
  • 2016 – 28,555 miles
  • 2015 – 27,187 miles
  • 2014 – 24,973 miles
  • 2013 – 22,664 miles
  • 2012 – 20,224 miles
  • 2011 – 17,746 miles
  • 2010 – 14,449 miles
  • 2009 – 10,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Valve stem slightly damaged both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,622 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    409453108840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,811 miles (+803)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    293902328930
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass38,008 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,008 miles
    Test number
    563268280723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    508664252138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail36,374 miles (+1,521)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    357520697907
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass34,853 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    440011092201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
  7. Pass33,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    950695384092
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail33,722 miles (+959)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    605149481507
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass32,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    759834697099
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail32,761 miles (+843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    318116222075
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass31,918 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    775906194585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,917 miles (+1,135)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    752701608411
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass30,782 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    411288403087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,889 miles (+1,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    161824791977
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
  15. Pass28,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    860665208335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,555 miles (+1,368)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    527275146968
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass27,187 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    578050755134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,973 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    977153634111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,664 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    957445633143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,224 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    837146032192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,746 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,746 miles
    Test number
    828066841168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,449 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,449 miles
    Test number
    470557430168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,422 miles
    Test number
    733528339122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 SLK

Does W18 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SLK is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 SLK?
The MOT on W18 SLK is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 SLK done?
W18 SLK was recorded at 39,622 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
Has W18 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 SLK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 SLK 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 SLK find?
W18 SLK passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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