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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

1963 GWMOT history

1963 GW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

1963 GW black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,290 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1963 GW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1963 GW was last recorded at 75,290 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,954 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
2,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,290 miles
  • 2025 – 73,954 miles
  • 2024 – 73,409 miles
  • 2022 – 71,235 miles
  • 2021 – 69,162 miles
  • 2020 – 66,649 miles
  • 2019 – 63,735 miles
  • 2017 – 56,410 miles
  • 2015 – 45,118 miles
  • 2014 – 39,511 miles
  • 2013 – 36,944 miles
  • 2012 – 33,394 miles
  • 2011 – 29,914 miles
  • 2009 – 25,002 miles
  • 2008 – 21,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,290 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,290 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    274090503516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,954 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    740851150151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,409 miles
    Test number
    287861791920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,409 miles (+2,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,409 miles
    Test number
    140148794026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass71,235 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    314599429792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,234 miles (+2,072)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    567996383257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,162 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    110396935610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,649 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    706963768956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,735 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    482616896147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,410 miles (+11,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,410 miles
    Test number
    323441458844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass45,118 miles (+5,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    501876464090
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  12. Pass39,511 miles (+2,567)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    715911754277
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass36,944 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    718513273216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,394 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    336435242459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,914 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,914 miles
    Test number
    508173441225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,002 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,002 miles
    Test number
    374985749202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,919 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,919 miles
    Test number
    492753368111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 1963 GW

What vehicle is registration 1963 GW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1963 GW on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1963 GW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1963 GW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1963 GW?
The MOT on 1963 GW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1963 GW done?
1963 GW was recorded at 75,290 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,935 miles a year.
Has 1963 GW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1963 GW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 1963 GW 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 1963 GW find?
1963 GW passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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