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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,991 cc

V40 GTLMOT history

V40 GTL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 53,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,436 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 GTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 GTL was last recorded at 53,436 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,436 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,436 miles
  • 2025 – 41,515 miles
  • 2024 – 39,811 miles
  • 2023 – 36,823 miles
  • 2022 – 34,307 miles
  • 2021 – 28,499 miles
  • 2020 – 20,955 miles
  • 2019 – 18,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    136713890596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail53,436 miles (+11,921)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    121144686757
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass41,515 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,515 miles
    Test number
    542141912768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,811 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    459580160767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking slightly and worn on inner edge
  5. Pass36,823 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    484533981623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,307 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    652433018512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,499 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    137529840869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,955 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,955 miles
    Test number
    482858631193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,885 miles
    Test number
    708856626303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about V40 GTL

Does V40 GTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 GTL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 GTL?
The MOT on V40 GTL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 GTL done?
V40 GTL was recorded at 53,436 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has V40 GTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 GTL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 GTL 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 V40 GTL find?
V40 GTL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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