MERCEDES-BENZ SLK GK05BVM has 22 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,261 miles 9 months ago on Monday 28th July 2025 at 08:54.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 30th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK05BVM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JULY 2026116,261 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 2025116,049 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JULY 202430TH JULY 2025108,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JULY 202330TH JULY 202499,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH JULY 202399,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JULY 202230TH JULY 202390,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Perished
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST JULY 202130TH JULY 202281,078 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 202030TH JULY 202178,206 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20186TH JULY 201977,593 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20174TH JULY 201874,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED26TH JUNE 201774,730 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED29TH JUNE 201628TH JUNE 201772,610 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20153RD JUNE 201669,793 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 201569,793 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201429TH JANUARY 201561,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Tyres And Nearside Rear Tyre Has Several Small Splits But They Are Not Yet Deep Enough To Reach Ply/cord.
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201328TH JANUARY 201454,563 MI
FAILED28TH JANUARY 201354,555 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201226TH JANUARY 201346,689 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201246,523 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED5TH JUNE 201025TH JUNE 201136,568 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 200925TH JUNE 201030,084 MI
PASSED31ST MAY 200813TH JUNE 200923,452 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK05BVM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

GK05BVM MOT Comments

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GK05BVM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,261 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,813 miles

GK05BVM FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Slk with registration GK05BVM was manufactured on Monday 13th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 116,261 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,813 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Slk beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK05BVM has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Slk has had 17 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Slk is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK05BVM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 GK05BVM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK05BVM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 GK05BVM does have Tax. Read more

When does GK05BVM Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK05BVM will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK05BVM MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK05BVM will expire in 3 months on Thursday 30th July 2026. Read more

When did GK05BVM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK05BVM was on Monday 28th July 2025 at 08:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK05BVM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK05BVM we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK05BVM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK05BVM we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has GK05BVM done?

The odometer reading for GK05BVM at the last MOT in July 2025 was 116,261 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,813 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK05BVM?

The vehicle GK05BVM was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 13th June 2005. Read more

What colour is GK05BVM?

The official colour of GK05BVM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK05BVM have?

GK05BVM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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