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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L40 GBTMOT history

L40 GBT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,662 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GBT was last recorded at 77,662 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,652 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,662 miles
  • 2025 – 74,616 miles
  • 2024 – 71,386 miles
  • 2023 – 68,523 miles
  • 2022 – 65,261 miles
  • 2021 – 60,655 miles
  • 2020 – 57,733 miles
  • 2019 – 49,796 miles
  • 2018 – 43,486 miles
  • 2017 – 37,402 miles
  • 2016 – 32,630 miles
  • 2015 – 27,649 miles
  • 2014 – 23,372 miles
  • 2013 – 18,266 miles
  • 2012 – 13,707 miles
  • 2011 – 12,812 miles
  • 2010 – 11,770 miles
  • 2009 – 10,554 miles
  • 2008 – 9,264 miles
  • 2007 – 7,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,662 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    840657798327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,652 miles (+3,036)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    689783092923
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,616 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,616 miles
    Test number
    452729155301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,610 miles (+3,224)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    819579489655
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,386 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    829788417062
    • 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. Pass68,523 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,523 miles
    Test number
    425288802272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,261 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    373442255953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,240 miles (+4,585)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    872699532670
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,655 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    558345197166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,733 miles (+7,937)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    375069807755
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass49,796 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    780293263161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    687821539582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,486 miles (+6,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    235283661651
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass37,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    165057446633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail37,378 miles (+4,748)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    462840710714
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    395863667111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,630 miles (+4,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    514022560324
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail27,649 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    719924555180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,649 miles (+4,277)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    935844855157
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass23,372 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,372 miles
    Test number
    517375274140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,266 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    338080023179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,707 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,707 miles
    Test number
    837883962192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,812 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,812 miles
    Test number
    775403991162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,770 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,770 miles
    Test number
    283204590182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,554 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,554 miles
    Test number
    880595499108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,264 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,264 miles
    Test number
    153257498156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,887 miles
    Test number
    164881897110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GBT

Does L40 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GBT is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GBT?
The MOT on L40 GBT is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GBT done?
L40 GBT was recorded at 77,662 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
Has L40 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GBT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 GBT 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 L40 GBT find?
L40 GBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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