Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc
C5 GKTMOT history
C5 GKT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,267 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 GKT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 GKT was last recorded at 76,267 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,887 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 380 miles
- Average per year
- 3,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,267 miles
- 2025 – 75,887 miles
- 2024 – 74,729 miles
- 2023 – 73,654 miles
- 2022 – 72,391 miles
- 2021 – 70,783 miles
- 2020 – 69,805 miles
- 2019 – 68,628 miles
- 2018 – 66,471 miles
- 2017 – 62,359 miles
- 2016 – 58,423 miles
- 2015 – 56,400 miles
- 2014 – 52,818 miles
- 2013 – 49,485 miles
- 2012 – 43,651 miles
- 2011 – 37,606 miles
- 2010 – 31,342 miles
- 2009 – 21,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,267 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Both rear number plate light lens missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,267 miles (+380)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,267 miles
- Test number
- 887035148251
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,887 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 75,887 miles
- Test number
- 765290320282
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear number plate light lens missing
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail75,886 miles (+1,157)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,886 miles
- Test number
- 726692344715
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear number plate light lens missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass74,729 miles (+1,075)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,729 miles
- Test number
- 978715855300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,654 miles (+1,263)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,654 miles
- Test number
- 324934816831
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass72,391 miles (+1,608)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 72,391 miles
- Test number
- 407437887437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,783 miles (+978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,783 miles
- Test number
- 851027950654
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass69,805 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 69,805 miles
- Test number
- 760134185395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,799 miles (+1,171)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,799 miles
- Test number
- 732034621459
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,628 miles (+2,157)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 68,628 miles
- Test number
- 694883296683
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,471 miles (+4,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 66,471 miles
- Test number
- 187787473091
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,359 miles (+3,936)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 62,359 miles
- Test number
- 557183008757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre side wall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass58,423 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,423 miles
- Test number
- 167390094623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,400 miles (+3,582)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,400 miles
- Test number
- 850907403381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,818 miles (+3,333)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 52,818 miles
- Test number
- 779050814366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,485 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,485 miles
- Test number
- 276139303385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,651 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,651 miles
- Test number
- 745172992260
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,606 miles (+50)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 37,606 miles
- Test number
- 568117361299
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail37,556 miles (+6,214)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,556 miles
- Test number
- 148115261212
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass31,342 miles (+10,114)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 31,342 miles
- Test number
- 644594030126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,228 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 21,228 miles
- Test number
- 154244369004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about C5 GKT
- Does C5 GKT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GKT is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 GKT?
- The MOT on C5 GKT is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 GKT done?
- C5 GKT was recorded at 76,267 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
- Has C5 GKT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 GKT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 GKT 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 C5 GKT find?
- C5 GKT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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