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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

M5 GWKMOT history

M5 GWK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,890 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GWK was last recorded at 105,890 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,139 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,751 miles
Average per year
3,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,890 miles
  • 2024 – 103,139 miles
  • 2023 – 100,603 miles
  • 2022 – 98,471 miles
  • 2021 – 96,101 miles
  • 2020 – 93,282 miles
  • 2019 – 89,781 miles
  • 2018 – 86,561 miles
  • 2017 – 82,728 miles
  • 2016 – 79,148 miles
  • 2015 – 74,723 miles
  • 2014 – 71,966 miles
  • 2013 – 67,156 miles
  • 2012 – 62,642 miles
  • 2011 – 59,093 miles
  • 2010 – 56,671 miles
  • 2009 – 54,863 miles
  • 2008 – 52,898 miles
  • 2007 – 50,772 miles
  • 2006 – 48,108 miles
  • 2005 – 43,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,890 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,890 miles (+2,751)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    640400228499
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,139 miles (+2,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    244458200740
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,603 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    274746897505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,471 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    824792537850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,101 miles (+2,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,101 miles
    Test number
    863275529755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,282 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    588611967791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,781 miles (+3,220)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    297868472254
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,561 miles (+3,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    116792161143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,728 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    654734918454
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded on joints

  10. Pass79,148 miles (+4,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,148 miles
    Test number
    408922335899
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front going white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass74,723 miles (+2,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    691340781849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  12. Pass71,966 miles (+4,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    119532814367
    • 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)

  13. Pass67,156 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    425949393279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,642 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    119826892293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,093 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    985456301304
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,671 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    472242300314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,863 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    850958719312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail52,898 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    320016508326
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is 2mm
    • NoteRear diff has a oil weap

  19. Pass52,898 miles (+2,126)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    822126208351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is 2mm
    • NoteRear diff has a oil weap

  20. Pass50,772 miles (+2,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    543909197281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass48,108 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    160098996268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    373795415387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,648 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    421223515441
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about M5 GWK

Does M5 GWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GWK is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 GWK?
The MOT on M5 GWK is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GWK done?
M5 GWK was recorded at 105,890 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,099 miles a year.
Has M5 GWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GWK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on M5 GWK 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 M5 GWK find?
M5 GWK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: both front wings corroded; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 4 more.

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