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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V653 KGCMOT history

V653 KGC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
137,138 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 KGC was last recorded at 137,138 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,328 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,138 miles
  • 2023 – 136,328 miles
  • 2022 – 135,394 miles
  • 2021 – 135,059 miles
  • 2020 – 134,285 miles
  • 2019 – 134,193 miles
  • 2018 – 133,592 miles
  • 2017 – 133,393 miles
  • 2016 – 132,074 miles
  • 2015 – 129,227 miles
  • 2013 – 127,145 miles
  • 2012 – 116,599 miles
  • 2011 – 93,381 miles
  • 2010 – 90,316 miles
  • 2008 – 83,200 miles
  • 2007 – 78,593 miles
  • 2006 – 67,686 miles
  • 2005 – 60,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,138 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded springs and suspension components corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,138 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    698907964608
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded springs and suspension components corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,328 miles (+934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,328 miles
    Test number
    996574727730
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,394 miles
    Test number
    902795832366
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened springs corroded also all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,394 miles (+335)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,394 miles
    Test number
    844694981719
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened springs corroded also all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,059 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    611350178125
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight under body corrosion on rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass134,285 miles (+92)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    423224520983
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass134,193 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,193 miles
    Test number
    776275614986
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass133,592 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    458690575636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,393 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,393 miles
    Test number
    586798824407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    456508175070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  11. Fail132,074 miles (+2,847)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    605104857673
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  12. Pass129,227 miles (+2,082)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,227 miles
    Test number
    118031635143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass127,145 miles2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,145 miles
    Test number
    916105653240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteArea of a rear fuel line corroded
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded
    • NoteBulb symbol on dash panel
    • NoteDampness on areas of power steering fluid pipes
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in it,also valve stem surface perish cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,appears close to exposing inner ply there,also has cuts in areas
    • NoteOffside headlamp lense condensated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner edge

  14. Fail127,145 miles (+10,546)8 failures2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,145 miles
    Test number
    516319843202
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteArea of a rear fuel line corroded
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded
    • NoteBulb symbol on dash panel
    • NoteDampness on areas of power steering fluid pipes
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in it,also valve stem surface perish cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,appears close to exposing inner ply there,also has cuts in areas
    • NoteOffside headlamp lense condensated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner edge

  15. Pass116,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,599 miles
    Test number
    115693172418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,599 miles (+23,218)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,599 miles
    Test number
    149702472013
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre outer walls damaged

  17. Fail93,381 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    266959051056
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass93,381 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    725049251085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,316 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,316 miles
    Test number
    151421860015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,314 miles (+7,114)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    623647050036
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass83,200 miles (+4,607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    311393328386
    • NoteAll brake and fuel pipes have some degree of corrosion
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  22. Fail78,593 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    401142767305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront pads approx 70% worn

  23. Pass78,593 miles (+10,907)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    911092267380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront pads approx 70% worn

  24. Pass67,686 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    411209686214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    383007995246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V653 KGC

Does V653 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V653 KGC expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V653 KGC?
The MOT on V653 KGC expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V653 KGC done?
V653 KGC was recorded at 137,138 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has V653 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 KGC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V653 KGC 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 V653 KGC find?
V653 KGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded springs and suspension components corroded.

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