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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

C5 GMKMOT history

C5 GMK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,553 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GMK was last recorded at 162,553 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,261 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,553 miles
  • 2025 – 159,261 miles
  • 2024 – 155,366 miles
  • 2023 – 150,936 miles
  • 2022 – 145,992 miles
  • 2021 – 142,999 miles
  • 2019 – 140,785 miles
  • 2018 – 137,930 miles
  • 2017 – 136,162 miles
  • 2016 – 133,142 miles
  • 2015 – 130,622 miles
  • 2014 – 126,850 miles
  • 2012 – 125,256 miles
  • 2011 – 122,325 miles
  • 2010 – 116,783 miles
  • 2009 – 113,070 miles
  • 2008 – 111,417 miles
  • 2007 – 107,776 miles
  • 2006 – 105,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,553 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear rear box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,553 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,553 miles
    Test number
    682160908451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,261 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,261 miles
    Test number
    686262567495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass155,366 miles (+4,430)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,366 miles
    Test number
    501355134975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass150,936 miles (+4,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,936 miles
    Test number
    615921237729
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,992 miles
    Test number
    595489897992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box corroded

  6. Fail145,992 miles (+2,993)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,992 miles
    Test number
    157252046316
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box corroded

  7. Pass142,999 miles (+2,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    297580046407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,785 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,785 miles
    Test number
    874848354726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,930 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,930 miles
    Test number
    900990686915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    222422402031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,162 miles (+3,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    618318141041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass133,142 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    903991391819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,622 miles (+3,772)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    157274475141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass126,850 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    576458974153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,256 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    667499522185
    • 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)

  16. Pass122,325 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,325 miles
    Test number
    766573521156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass116,783 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    120379080037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,070 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    271377379064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,417 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    174452498013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,776 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    521065197006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    464817696027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GMK

Does C5 GMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GMK is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GMK?
The MOT on C5 GMK is valid until 3 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 GMK done?
C5 GMK was recorded at 162,553 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has C5 GMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GMK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 GMK 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 GMK find?
C5 GMK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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