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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

V13 GMCMOT history

V13 GMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V13 GMC blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,123 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 GMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 GMC was last recorded at 84,123 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,879 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,244 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,123 miles
  • 2025 – 81,879 miles
  • 2024 – 79,888 miles
  • 2023 – 77,630 miles
  • 2022 – 74,709 miles
  • 2021 – 72,009 miles
  • 2020 – 70,461 miles
  • 2019 – 69,981 miles
  • 2018 – 69,654 miles
  • 2017 – 67,064 miles
  • 2016 – 61,199 miles
  • 2015 – 52,731 miles
  • 2014 – 48,823 miles
  • 2013 – 43,888 miles
  • 2012 – 37,669 miles
  • 2011 – 30,193 miles
  • 2010 – 25,147 miles
  • 2009 – 19,370 miles
  • 2008 – 14,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,123 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,123 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    407306639381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,879 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    487902564636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,888 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,888 miles
    Test number
    707007497054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,857 miles (+2,227)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,857 miles
    Test number
    796821183537
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,630 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    672997413974
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail77,629 miles (+2,920)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    236883925709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,709 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    376511155008
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass72,009 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    592523675738
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass70,461 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    884520928035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass69,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    450374037119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,981 miles (+327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    934612901467
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  12. Pass69,654 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    809231283994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,641 miles (+2,577)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    600232181702
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass67,064 miles (+5,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    526609624321
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  15. Pass61,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    166304308067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,199 miles (+8,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    217599708297
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass52,731 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,731 miles
    Test number
    646064145022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,823 miles
    Test number
    297831544050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,823 miles (+4,935)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,823 miles
    Test number
    525801444052
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass43,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    125343153494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail43,888 miles (+6,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    469682453083
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass37,669 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    986731152080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,193 miles (+5,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    527737941025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThrust arm on o/s/f has split in ball joint boot
  24. Pass25,147 miles (+5,777)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    850565850071
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper cracked n/s
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge & nearing wear indicators
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge
    • NoteRear brakes 18% imbalanced
  25. Pass19,370 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    821956469028
    • 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)
  26. Pass14,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,425 miles
    Test number
    614797978059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 GMC

Does V13 GMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 GMC is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 GMC?
The MOT on V13 GMC is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 GMC done?
V13 GMC was recorded at 84,123 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has V13 GMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 GMC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V13 GMC 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 V13 GMC find?
V13 GMC passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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