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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V648 GBLMOT history

V648 GBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
142,487 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V648 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V648 GBL was last recorded at 142,487 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,484 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,487 miles
  • 2023 – 141,647 miles
  • 2022 – 140,844 miles
  • 2021 – 140,254 miles
  • 2019 – 139,122 miles
  • 2018 – 127,872 miles
  • 2017 – 119,335 miles
  • 2016 – 110,424 miles
  • 2015 – 102,074 miles
  • 2014 – 93,061 miles
  • 2013 – 92,043 miles
  • 2012 – 86,303 miles
  • 2010 – 73,999 miles
  • 2009 – 70,345 miles
  • 2008 – 67,335 miles
  • 2007 – 61,462 miles
  • 2006 – 59,171 miles
  • 2005 – 50,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNs front fog lamp is not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNs front tyre has worn slightly on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOs headlamp has condensation inside unitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,487 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,487 miles
    Test number
    501839151502
    • AdvisoryNs front fog lamp is not working
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre has worn slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryOs headlamp has condensation inside unit
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,484 miles (+837)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,484 miles
    Test number
    725626609504
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNs front fog lamp is not working
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre has worn slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryOs headlamp has condensation inside unit
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    186920297189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,647 miles (+803)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    826986059384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,844 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,844 miles
    Test number
    704208051319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,254 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,254 miles
    Test number
    697214052244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,122 miles (+11,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,122 miles
    Test number
    371665638616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,872 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    337560624255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,335 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    443203726089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail119,228 miles (+8,804)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    894486312827
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass110,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,424 miles
    Test number
    758743338286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,424 miles (+8,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,424 miles
    Test number
    198894631173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass102,074 miles (+9,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    949645055090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,061 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    239087754056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail92,043 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    585287303032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low in tread

  16. Pass92,043 miles (+5,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    766247903028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low in tread

  17. Pass86,303 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    877115502077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,240 miles (+12,241)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    419714902098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,999 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    551670680291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear outer and inner cv gaiter start cracking.

  20. Pass73,999 miles (+3,654)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    772340880209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear outer and inner cv gaiter start cracking.

  21. Pass70,345 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    652821079222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass70,302 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    370056469215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass67,335 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,335 miles
    Test number
    660857078201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,462 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    113732297289
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteTraction control light staying on indicating a fault

  25. Pass61,462 miles (+2,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    751202597204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteTraction control light staying on indicating a fault

  26. Pass59,171 miles (+8,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    913396176298
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass50,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    681880365276
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Questions about V648 GBL

Does V648 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V648 GBL expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V648 GBL?
The MOT on V648 GBL expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V648 GBL done?
V648 GBL was recorded at 142,487 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has V648 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V648 GBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V648 GBL 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 V648 GBL find?
V648 GBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: ns front fog lamp is not working; ns front tyre has worn slightly on edges; os headlamp has condensation inside unit, and 1 more.

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