Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 5,439 cc
X55 GCTMOT history
X55 GCT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 65,306 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X55 GCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
X55 GCT was last recorded at 65,306 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,462 miles · 14 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 844 miles
- Average per year
- 3,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,306 miles
- 2025 – 64,462 miles
- 2024 – 63,508 miles
- 2023 – 62,603 miles
- 2022 – 61,052 miles
- 2021 – 57,774 miles
- 2020 – 54,767 miles
- 2019 – 48,583 miles
- 2017 – 46,746 miles
- 2015 – 43,213 miles
- 2014 – 35,487 miles
- 2013 – 27,269 miles
- 2012 – 23,364 miles
- 2011 – 18,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail65,306 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and starting to wear on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and starting to wear on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail65,306 miles (+844)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,306 miles
- Test number
- 985984256206
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,462 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 64,462 miles
- Test number
- 485996091720
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,462 miles (+954)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,462 miles
- Test number
- 835083467774
- MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak at n/s of engine dripping on to manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,508 miles (+905)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 63,508 miles
- Test number
- 948256240189
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,603 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 62,603 miles
- Test number
- 298698841119
- AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,601 miles (+1,549)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 655382811867
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,052 miles (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,052 miles
- Test number
- 927594927390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,034 miles (+2,260)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 60,034 miles
- Test number
- 305973774564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,774 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,774 miles
- Test number
- 422562917574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass54,767 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 54,767 miles
- Test number
- 602006751818
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail54,757 miles (+6,174)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,757 miles
- Test number
- 221547118094
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,583 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 48,583 miles
- Test number
- 165730363363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,746 miles (+3,533)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 46,746 miles
- Test number
- 627424727038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,213 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 43,213 miles
- Test number
- 272494454764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,211 miles (+7,724)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,211 miles
- Test number
- 681111206963
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass35,487 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 35,487 miles
- Test number
- 338695984003
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteSlight distortion at both rear brake discs
Fail35,487 miles (+8,218)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,487 miles
- Test number
- 527785284053
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteSlight distortion at both rear brake discs
Pass27,269 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 27,269 miles
- Test number
- 656820583010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,364 miles
- Test number
- 196379602131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,364 miles (+5,334)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,364 miles
- Test number
- 928069502137
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass18,030 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,030 miles
- Test number
- 335357131157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about X55 GCT
- Does X55 GCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 GCT is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X55 GCT?
- The MOT on X55 GCT is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X55 GCT done?
- X55 GCT was recorded at 65,306 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
- Has X55 GCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X55 GCT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X55 GCT 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 X55 GCT find?
- X55 GCT failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.
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