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Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T230 GKNMOT history

T230 GKN is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
67,112 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 GKN was last recorded at 67,112 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,437 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
1,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,112 miles
  • 2023 – 65,437 miles
  • 2018 – 63,917 miles
  • 2017 – 61,729 miles
  • 2016 – 59,371 miles
  • 2015 – 56,655 miles
  • 2014 – 54,977 miles
  • 2013 – 53,413 miles
  • 2012 – 52,233 miles
  • 2011 – 51,616 miles
  • 2010 – 50,666 miles
  • 2009 – 49,394 miles
  • 2008 – 47,998 miles
  • 2007 – 45,007 miles
  • 2006 – 42,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,112 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    193942800952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass65,437 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    299340353459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    866824133452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,917 miles (+2,188)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    826752712455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass61,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    168609232731
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing limit

  6. Fail61,729 miles (+2,358)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    286489977408
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing limit

  7. Pass59,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    961003140118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,371 miles (+2,716)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    409146141860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  9. Pass56,655 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    787055095141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,977 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    117417794115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass54,977 miles (+1,564)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    247127794171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass53,413 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,413 miles
    Test number
    298925603260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    425946402291
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass52,233 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    845836102294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,616 miles (+30)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    505778701231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust mounting or pipe to rear silencer is not attached to system but system is still supported.

  16. Fail51,586 miles (+920)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    699237901264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust mounting or pipe to rear silencer is not attached to system but system is still supported.

  17. Pass50,666 miles (+1,272)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    850009200266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brakepipes have very light scaling.

  18. Pass49,394 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    761330419257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing on sidewalls

  19. Fail49,394 miles (+1,396)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    920370219214
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing on sidewalls

  20. Pass47,998 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    312188208272
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,007 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    602716137034
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass42,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    952616186053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T230 GKN

Does T230 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T230 GKN expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T230 GKN?
The MOT on T230 GKN expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T230 GKN done?
T230 GKN was recorded at 67,112 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
Has T230 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 GKN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T230 GKN 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 T230 GKN find?
T230 GKN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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