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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T156 GVVMOT history

T156 GVV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,599 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 GVV was last recorded at 91,599 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,941 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
658 miles
Average per year
1,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,599 miles
  • 2025 – 90,941 miles
  • 2024 – 89,171 miles
  • 2023 – 87,482 miles
  • 2022 – 86,620 miles
  • 2021 – 84,680 miles
  • 2020 – 83,737 miles
  • 2019 – 82,719 miles
  • 2018 – 80,425 miles
  • 2017 – 78,711 miles
  • 2016 – 76,599 miles
  • 2015 – 73,704 miles
  • 2014 – 71,050 miles
  • 2013 – 68,993 miles
  • 2012 – 67,353 miles
  • 2011 – 64,671 miles
  • 2010 – 62,001 miles
  • 2009 – 60,238 miles
  • 2008 – 58,699 miles
  • 2007 – 56,536 miles
  • 2006 – 53,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 gearbox oil cooler pipe so corroded about to fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    239402385310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,599 miles (+658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    163723397212
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,941 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    938713896930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe so corroded about to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,931 miles (+1,760)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    288115320882
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe so corroded about to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    953804876639
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  6. Fail89,171 miles (+1,689)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    396289507214
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  7. Pass87,482 miles (+862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,482 miles
    Test number
    232747928965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass86,620 miles (+1,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    360222094776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass84,680 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    761928260276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,737 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    443994030987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,719 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    763622539599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    816565456530
    • 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. Fail80,425 miles (+1,714)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    292704512233
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass78,711 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    950573533930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,599 miles (+2,895)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    508788754022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small lump on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in

  16. Pass73,704 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    285323205109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail73,704 miles (+2,654)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    126313605155
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass71,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,050 miles
    Test number
    116869994058
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack inner wall

  19. Fail71,050 miles (+2,057)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,050 miles
    Test number
    965389994033
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack inner wall

  20. Pass68,993 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    256332603471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail67,353 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    247352202175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass67,353 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    897172402178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,671 miles (+2,670)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    689944691033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipes starting to corrode

  24. Pass62,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    451172900175
    • NoteAdvise metal fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear.

  25. Fail62,001 miles (+1,763)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    703602700102
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise metal fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear.

  26. Pass60,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    691155109100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,238 miles (+1,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    321715709184
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass58,699 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,699 miles
    Test number
    454372008193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass56,536 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    482976007182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,091 miles
    Test number
    113209106122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T156 GVV

Does T156 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 GVV is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T156 GVV?
The MOT on T156 GVV is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 GVV done?
T156 GVV was recorded at 91,599 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
Has T156 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 GVV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T156 GVV 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 T156 GVV find?
T156 GVV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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