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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T601 GKNMOT history

T601 GKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,806 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 GKN was last recorded at 108,806 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2018: 10,659 miles, lower than 106,020 miles on 30 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,709 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
2,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,806 miles
  • 2025 – 108,709 miles
  • 2024 – 108,406 miles
  • 2022 – 108,324 miles
  • 2021 – 107,823 miles
  • 2020 – 107,496 miles
  • 2019 – 107,047 miles
  • 2018 – 10,659 miles
  • 2016 – 106,020 miles
  • 2015 – 104,936 miles
  • 2014 – 99,844 miles
  • 2013 – 96,636 miles
  • 2012 – 94,666 miles
  • 2011 – 93,290 miles
  • 2010 – 88,154 miles
  • 2009 – 82,617 miles
  • 2008 – 77,351 miles
  • 2007 – 67,844 miles
  • 2006 – 59,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,806 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,806 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,806 miles
    Test number
    959265166067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,709 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    290763317611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,406 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    509043161494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,324 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    551623898654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,314 miles (+491)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    808480174439
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass107,823 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    158328935886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,496 miles (+449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    533149892279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,047 miles (+96,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    249193762940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,659 miles (-95,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,659 miles
    Test number
    146419904970
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  10. Pass106,020 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,020 miles
    Test number
    302546849900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    769870902646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,936 miles (+5,092)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    634882783887
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

  13. Pass99,844 miles (+3,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    105799234208
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass96,636 miles (+1,970)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    755085443276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall but not to ply or cords and within limits

  15. Pass94,666 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    655468142269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,290 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    567098521227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,154 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    460709320218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    354711919477
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,617 miles (+5,266)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    980695109230
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass77,351 miles (+9,507)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    393485438210
    • NoteN/s rear tyre apprpx 2.5 / 3.0mm
    • NoteO/s front tyre lightly cracked on inner wall
    • NoteO/s rear tyre approx. 3.0 / 3,5mm

  21. Pass67,844 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    473179927212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    970004436292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 GKN

Does T601 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T601 GKN is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T601 GKN?
The MOT on T601 GKN is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T601 GKN done?
T601 GKN was recorded at 108,806 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,494 miles a year.
Has T601 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 GKN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T601 GKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T601 GKN find?
T601 GKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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