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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

Y5 GCPMOT history

Y5 GCP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y5 GCP black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
179,743 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GCP was last recorded at 179,743 miles on 6 May 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,541 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
8,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,743 miles
  • 2025 – 171,122 miles
  • 2024 – 165,818 miles
  • 2023 – 160,915 miles
  • 2022 – 154,943 miles
  • 2021 – 149,535 miles
  • 2020 – 142,224 miles
  • 2019 – 136,794 miles
  • 2018 – 133,824 miles
  • 2017 – 122,508 miles
  • 2016 – 108,100 miles
  • 2015 – 93,101 miles
  • 2014 – 78,130 miles
  • 2013 – 58,533 miles
  • 2012 – 49,178 miles
  • 2011 – 44,556 miles
  • 2010 – 39,280 miles
  • 2009 – 29,710 miles
  • 2008 – 18,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,743 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,743 miles (+202)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,743 miles
    Test number
    646540687431
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,541 miles (+8,419)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,541 miles
    Test number
    907927476160
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,122 miles (+5,304)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,122 miles
    Test number
    640828184731
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount corroded, finger pressure no movement (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush separating from metal surround (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount corroded, finger pressure no movement (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass165,818 miles (+4,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,818 miles
    Test number
    894120201643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,915 miles (+13)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,915 miles
    Test number
    399020472134
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated downwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail160,902 miles (+5,959)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,902 miles
    Test number
    622785767349
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated downwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,943 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,943 miles
    Test number
    457893595065
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail154,860 miles (+5,325)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    675236663923
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,535 miles
    Test number
    525803195846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,535 miles (+7,311)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,535 miles
    Test number
    259790964375
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reare (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    794585905705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail142,224 miles (+5,430)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    603123405969
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass136,794 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,794 miles
    Test number
    798245839964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,793 miles (+2,969)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    767338774042
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass133,824 miles (+11,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,824 miles
    Test number
    610340223351
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel distorted
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass122,508 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    851551355286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,222 miles (+14,122)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,222 miles
    Test number
    596256994713
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass108,100 miles (+14,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    244288308274
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  19. Pass93,101 miles (+14,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    788336465082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass78,130 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    948804574016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,123 miles (+19,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    999881674052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass58,533 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    656552983034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,178 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    498214682099
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail49,178 miles (+4,622)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    226014082067
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass44,556 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    368744481050
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has split in inner tyrewall

  26. Fail44,554 miles (+5,274)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,554 miles
    Test number
    955912081064
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has split in inner tyrewall

  27. Pass39,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    291324970117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,275 miles (+9,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,275 miles
    Test number
    204294570449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass29,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,710 miles
    Test number
    450117479163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,703 miles (+11,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    270237479414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass18,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,166 miles
    Test number
    174155808142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GCP

Does Y5 GCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 GCP is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GCP?
The MOT on Y5 GCP is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 GCP done?
Y5 GCP was recorded at 179,743 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,947 miles a year.
Has Y5 GCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GCP has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 GCP 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 Y5 GCP find?
Y5 GCP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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