Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
K50 GKCMOT history
K50 GKC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 85,251 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K50 GKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K50 GKC was last recorded at 85,251 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,175 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,076 miles
- Average per year
- 3,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,251 miles
- 2025 – 80,175 miles
- 2024 – 73,767 miles
- 2023 – 73,204 miles
- 2022 – 72,207 miles
- 2021 – 70,664 miles
- 2020 – 69,340 miles
- 2019 – 67,431 miles
- 2018 – 64,783 miles
- 2016 – 64,040 miles
- 2015 – 62,883 miles
- 2014 – 61,127 miles
- 2013 – 58,125 miles
- 2012 – 50,428 miles
- 2011 – 38,016 miles
- 2009 – 26,946 miles
- 2008 – 21,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,251 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2 to 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above the axle assembly starting to corrode
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,251 miles (+5,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 85,251 miles
- Test number
- 970207184075
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 80,175 miles
- Test number
- 974466642796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,175 miles (+6,408)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,175 miles
- Test number
- 180255081172
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,767 miles (+563)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 73,767 miles
- Test number
- 975241141644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cuts to the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Park brake shoes/drums sound rough during the brake test
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded at factory welded areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,204 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 73,204 miles
- Test number
- 290996436871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is deteriorating and has caused the arm to move to one side of the bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail73,204 miles (+997)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,204 miles
- Test number
- 112647931770
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The headlight lens was clouded. (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is deteriorating and has caused the arm to move to one side of the bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,207 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 72,207 miles
- Test number
- 322115233716
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,204 miles (+1,540)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,204 miles
- Test number
- 361443327535
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp remains on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,664 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 70,664 miles
- Test number
- 917361871144
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2 to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above the axle assembly starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,658 miles (+1,318)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,658 miles
- Test number
- 196665892282
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2 to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above the axle assembly starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,340 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 69,340 miles
- Test number
- 176780070332
- AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance
Fail69,340 miles (+1,909)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,340 miles
- Test number
- 462899970590
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads close to limit but difficult to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,431 miles (+2,648)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,431 miles
- Test number
- 110272977866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,783 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,783 miles
- Test number
- 580813123755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,040 miles (+1,157)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,040 miles
- Test number
- 327270396201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,883 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,883 miles
- Test number
- 716317325153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,127 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,127 miles
- Test number
- 615049714117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,127 miles (+3,002)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,127 miles
- Test number
- 225269914433
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,125 miles (+7,697)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,125 miles
- Test number
- 119956503108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 50,428 miles
- Test number
- 177276442451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,428 miles (+12,412)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,428 miles
- Test number
- 677876242098
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass38,016 miles (+11,070)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 38,016 miles
- Test number
- 608127241007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,946 miles
- Test number
- 401389929328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,946 miles (+5,808)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,946 miles
- Test number
- 463129129485
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass21,138 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,138 miles
- Test number
- 630540638366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 18,212 miles
- Test number
- 402621528008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K50 GKC
- Does K50 GKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 GKC is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K50 GKC?
- The MOT on K50 GKC is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K50 GKC done?
- K50 GKC was recorded at 85,251 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
- Has K50 GKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K50 GKC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on K50 GKC 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 K50 GKC find?
- K50 GKC passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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