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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

K29 GAWMOT history

K29 GAW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

K29 GAW red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,990 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 GAW was last recorded at 119,990 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 3,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,568 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,422 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,990 miles
  • 2023 – 116,568 miles
  • 2022 – 110,538 miles
  • 2021 – 104,690 miles
  • 2020 – 98,826 miles
  • 2019 – 96,044 miles
  • 2018 – 92,040 miles
  • 2017 – 90,177 miles
  • 2016 – 87,108 miles
  • 2015 – 83,249 miles
  • 2014 – 77,268 miles
  • 2013 – 70,815 miles
  • 2012 – 64,424 miles
  • 2011 – 57,556 miles
  • 2010 – 49,697 miles
  • 2009 – 40,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear of mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,990 miles (+3,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    944946701350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear of mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    518722244861
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail116,568 miles (+6,030)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    101642532567
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    450096359940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,538 miles (+5,848)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    157308650119
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass104,690 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    852269864543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,645 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    585312098708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    524685040549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail98,826 miles (+2,782)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    784561413232
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    772718601656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail96,038 miles (+3,998)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    623158133509
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass92,040 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,040 miles
    Test number
    210829308234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail92,036 miles (+1,859)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    982408113031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass90,177 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    376716774224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,108 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    169687200212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,249 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    546294175153
    • 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)

  17. Pass77,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    636665054124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,268 miles (+6,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    698485554105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass70,815 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,815 miles
    Test number
    836841173111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,424 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,424 miles
    Test number
    198893972101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,556 miles (+7,859)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    696753971191
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn to the legal limit on their inner edges
    • NoteFront brake disc's are undercutting
    • NoteFront brake pads look like they are starting to wear low

  22. Pass49,697 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    463126670111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    660664879149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 GAW

Does K29 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 GAW expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 GAW?
The MOT on K29 GAW expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 GAW done?
K29 GAW was recorded at 119,990 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has K29 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 GAW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K29 GAW 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 K29 GAW find?
K29 GAW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear of mounting flange; offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe; offside rear upper suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 1 more.

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