Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V45 GVUMOT history
V45 GVU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 126,537 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V45 GVU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V45 GVU was last recorded at 126,537 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,537 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,537 miles
- 2024 – 123,844 miles
- 2023 – 121,862 miles
- 2022 – 119,747 miles
- 2021 – 117,067 miles
- 2020 – 114,882 miles
- 2019 – 112,059 miles
- 2018 – 108,247 miles
- 2017 – 103,631 miles
- 2016 – 99,805 miles
- 2015 – 94,381 miles
- 2014 – 91,585 miles
- 2013 – 88,996 miles
- 2012 – 84,102 miles
- 2011 – 78,373 miles
- 2010 – 74,223 miles
- 2009 – 65,439 miles
- 2008 – 56,782 miles
- 2007 – 47,656 miles
- 2006 – 40,144 miles
- 2005 – 36,429 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,537 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage when on lockRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySmell of fuel but no visible leak recommend covers removed for further inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,537 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 126,537 miles
- Test number
- 378171127906
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage when on lock
- AdvisorySmell of fuel but no visible leak recommend covers removed for further inspection
Fail126,537 miles (+2,693)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,537 miles
- Test number
- 144349757259
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage when on lock
- AdvisorySmell of fuel but no visible leak recommend covers removed for further inspection
Pass123,844 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 123,844 miles
- Test number
- 838267684129
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake have slight judder--both sides
Fail123,844 miles (+1,982)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,844 miles
- Test number
- 243916471568
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake have slight judder--both sides
Pass121,862 miles (+2,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 121,862 miles
- Test number
- 998489000977
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes --both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr worn down more than nsr--slight judder detected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,747 miles (+2,680)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 119,747 miles
- Test number
- 820835648053
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm left to min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear brakes --slight judder detected
Pass117,067 miles (+2,185)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,067 miles
- Test number
- 625258217516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight fluctuation on both rear brakes
Pass114,882 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,882 miles
- Test number
- 778349179548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake fluctuation detected
Pass112,059 miles (+3,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,059 miles
- Test number
- 176825802346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass108,247 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 108,247 miles
- Test number
- 933514466676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,247 miles (+4,616)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,247 miles
- Test number
- 791574000797
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,631 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,631 miles
- Test number
- 419955031324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass99,805 miles (+5,424)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 99,805 miles
- Test number
- 339549264872
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre nail in tread and slight loosing shape
Pass94,381 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,381 miles
- Test number
- 746015156858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,585 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 91,585 miles
- Test number
- 279016414202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,996 miles (+4,894)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,996 miles
- Test number
- 397720913274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,102 miles (+5,729)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 84,102 miles
- Test number
- 679232212297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,373 miles (+4,150)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,373 miles
- Test number
- 695661951240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,223 miles (+8,784)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,223 miles
- Test number
- 751525730397
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,439 miles (+8,657)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 65,439 miles
- Test number
- 853785419303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,782 miles (+9,126)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,782 miles
- Test number
- 234422608304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,656 miles (+7,512)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,656 miles
- Test number
- 714097497206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,144 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 40,144 miles
- Test number
- 163539086247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 36,429 miles
- Test number
- 832976075249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V45 GVU
- Does V45 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V45 GVU expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V45 GVU?
- The MOT on V45 GVU expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V45 GVU done?
- V45 GVU was recorded at 126,537 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,527 miles a year.
- Has V45 GVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V45 GVU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V45 GVU 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 V45 GVU find?
- V45 GVU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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