Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
Y18 APFMOT history
Y18 APF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 145,087 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 APF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 APF was last recorded at 145,087 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Sept 2009: 7,406 miles, lower than 34,738 miles on 16 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 145,086 miles · 14 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,087 miles
- 2025 – 142,464 miles
- 2024 – 137,283 miles
- 2023 – 131,378 miles
- 2022 – 123,468 miles
- 2021 – 123,241 miles
- 2020 – 118,671 miles
- 2019 – 111,291 miles
- 2018 – 104,262 miles
- 2017 – 93,971 miles
- 2016 – 93,104 miles
- 2015 – 90,610 miles
- 2014 – 82,908 miles
- 2013 – 74,963 miles
- 2012 – 67,623 miles
- 2011 – 60,109 miles
- 2010 – 50,663 miles
- 2009 – 7,406 miles
- 2008 – 34,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,087 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory7 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
32 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,087 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 145,087 miles
- Test number
- 342479698509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,086 miles (+2,622)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,086 miles
- Test number
- 891776051505
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,464 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,464 miles
- Test number
- 303803788367
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail142,449 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,449 miles
- Test number
- 151958843936
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass137,283 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,283 miles
- Test number
- 424151980756
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull under trays fitted covering major components
Fail137,241 miles (+5,863)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,241 miles
- Test number
- 217474768682
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull under trays fitted covering major components
Pass131,378 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,378 miles
- Test number
- 161216784534
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail131,352 miles (+25)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,352 miles
- Test number
- 168703422775
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail131,327 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,327 miles
- Test number
- 934920739954
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,468 miles (+227)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 123,468 miles
- Test number
- 476777185222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,241 miles (+49)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,241 miles
- Test number
- 978748576023
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective braket missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fail123,192 miles (+4,521)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,192 miles
- Test number
- 930591491911
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective braket missing (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass118,671 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 118,671 miles
- Test number
- 765040775582
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,649 miles (+7,358)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,649 miles
- Test number
- 407204699827
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorExhaust system insecure three rear mounts defective and front mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,291 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 111,291 miles
- Test number
- 924351154259
- AdvisoryBOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHT DETERIORATING
Fail111,284 miles (+7,022)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,284 miles
- Test number
- 904529922497
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHT DETERIORATING
Pass104,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,262 miles
- Test number
- 315090894285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,262 miles (+10,291)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,262 miles
- Test number
- 940846263820
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass93,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,971 miles
- Test number
- 623949361355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,971 miles (+867)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,971 miles
- Test number
- 617141272579
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/450 r17 (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,104 miles (+2,494)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,104 miles
- Test number
- 316116676290
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside And Offside Above Rear Subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 90,610 miles
- Test number
- 748937885126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,610 miles (+7,702)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,610 miles
- Test number
- 715974185179
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail82,908 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,908 miles
- Test number
- 435269884146
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass82,908 miles (+7,945)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,908 miles
- Test number
- 555119084138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,963 miles (+7,340)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 74,963 miles
- Test number
- 228489663442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,623 miles (+7,514)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,623 miles
- Test number
- 679551882173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,109 miles (+9,446)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,109 miles
- Test number
- 679993271218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,663 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 50,663 miles
- Test number
- 704307180251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,318 miles (+42,912)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 50,318 miles
- Test number
- 564394040247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,406 miles (-27,332)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 7,406 miles
- Test number
- 461545449273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,738 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,738 miles
- Test number
- 374640668464
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y18 APF
- Does Y18 APF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 APF is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 APF?
- The MOT on Y18 APF is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 APF done?
- Y18 APF was recorded at 145,087 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
- Has Y18 APF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 APF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 APF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y18 APF find?
- Y18 APF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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