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Mercedes-Benz SLK

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

X18 APDMOT history

X18 APD is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

X18 APD white Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,662 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 APD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 APD was last recorded at 65,662 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,980 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,682 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,662 miles
  • 2025 – 62,980 miles
  • 2024 – 59,139 miles
  • 2023 – 56,606 miles
  • 2022 – 53,956 miles
  • 2021 – 48,459 miles
  • 2020 – 45,513 miles
  • 2019 – 39,744 miles
  • 2018 – 34,492 miles
  • 2017 – 29,553 miles
  • 2016 – 24,134 miles
  • 2015 – 19,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,662 miles (+2,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    794511164921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass62,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    531635666632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail62,980 miles (+3,841)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    323723535276
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass59,139 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    683481850544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,606 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    301074554335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,956 miles (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,956 miles
    Test number
    474060734926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight corrosion on osf brake pipe
  7. Fail53,596 miles (+5,137)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,596 miles
    Test number
    655451201733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight corrosion on osf brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,459 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    563668820071
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail48,459 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    487776390078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    153512504626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail45,513 miles (+5,769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    323415978251
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass39,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    761534304144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,744 miles (+5,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    466501887892
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass34,492 miles (+4,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,492 miles
    Test number
    181852924989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass29,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    988486752540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail29,553 miles (+5,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    288658980112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass24,134 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    609447269508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,015 miles
    Test number
    699468455013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 APD

Does X18 APD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 APD is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 APD?
The MOT on X18 APD is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 APD done?
X18 APD was recorded at 65,662 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has X18 APD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 APD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 APD 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 X18 APD find?
X18 APD passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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