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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

Y18 DGPMOT history

Y18 DGP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,711 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 DGP was last recorded at 114,711 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,686 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
5,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,711 miles
  • 2025 – 110,686 miles
  • 2024 – 106,445 miles
  • 2023 – 105,486 miles
  • 2022 – 103,712 miles
  • 2021 – 100,221 miles
  • 2020 – 95,685 miles
  • 2019 – 91,347 miles
  • 2018 – 87,064 miles
  • 2017 – 85,446 miles
  • 2016 – 79,731 miles
  • 2015 – 70,519 miles
  • 2013 – 54,580 miles
  • 2012 – 42,092 miles
  • 2011 – 29,015 miles
  • 2010 – 21,705 miles
  • 2009 – 19,928 miles
  • 2008 – 15,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,711 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers where they join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + brake line

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated +brake line

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower control arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,711 miles (+4,025)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,711 miles
    Test number
    367195756504
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers where they join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,686 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    817739342808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear repair covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated +brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail110,624 miles (+4,179)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    181986447747
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated +brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,445 miles (+959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    698070708494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin !! 2mm !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass105,486 miles (+1,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    361514033590
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,712 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    453063356469
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail103,708 miles (+3,487)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    122411969865
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,221 miles
    Test number
    296767040434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail100,221 miles (+4,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,221 miles
    Test number
    762530868070
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,685 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    702344587859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass91,347 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    805190114016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    530038108288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,064 miles (+1,618)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    658230157768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,446 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    583086463377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  15. Pass79,731 miles (+9,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    405244736373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass70,519 miles (+15,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    376042755137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,580 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    989152423366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail54,580 miles (+12,488)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    696122623315
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,092 miles (+13,077)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    737816942311
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,015 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    175254831374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,004 miles (+321)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,004 miles
    Test number
    759633931356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    105813721259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425391621272
    • FailureNearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Fail28,662 miles (+6,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    625356011290
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass21,705 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    381363350088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,928 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    490074729266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    904597828284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 DGP

Does Y18 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 DGP is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 DGP?
The MOT on Y18 DGP is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 DGP done?
Y18 DGP was recorded at 114,711 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
Has Y18 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 DGP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 DGP 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 Y18 DGP find?
Y18 DGP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers where they join; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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