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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

A14 OLWMOT history

A14 OLW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

A14 OLW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
163,209 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 OLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 OLW was last recorded at 163,209 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 1,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,511 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,698 miles
Average per year
5,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,209 miles
  • 2023 – 161,511 miles
  • 2021 – 158,703 miles
  • 2020 – 156,393 miles
  • 2019 – 138,231 miles
  • 2018 – 129,649 miles
  • 2017 – 116,727 miles
  • 2016 – 105,622 miles
  • 2015 – 96,778 miles
  • 2014 – 91,789 miles
  • 2013 – 90,454 miles
  • 2011 – 88,754 miles
  • 2010 – 85,893 miles
  • 2008 – 76,246 miles
  • 2007 – 57,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,209 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,209 miles (+1,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,209 miles
    Test number
    684128290200
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,511 miles (+2,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,511 miles
    Test number
    596981875264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass158,703 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    319167849488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail158,691 miles (+2,298)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    805208166493
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,393 miles
    Test number
    101131114197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,393 miles (+18,162)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,393 miles
    Test number
    587027199129
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass138,231 miles (+8,582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    456196134391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,649 miles (+12,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,649 miles
    Test number
    709480008251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,727 miles (+11,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    768742224802
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass105,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,622 miles
    Test number
    790018210341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. FailMileage not read6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    307706956137
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass96,778 miles (+4,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    559850045188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass91,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    278809034467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail91,789 miles (+1,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    645389934148
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass90,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    187764303087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail90,454 miles (+1,700)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    619442503020
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,754 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    989516041304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    351950250321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,893 miles (+2,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    624857740315
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass83,576 miles (+7,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    932807400063
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    634859458394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail76,246 miles (+7,015)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    494228858336
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass69,231 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    942588308032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn heavly
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance
    • NoteSlight wear rear discs
    • NoteVery slow to reach emissions pass level

  24. Fail69,231 miles (+11,918)1 dangerous3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    903395108088
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn heavly
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance
    • NoteSlight wear rear discs
    • NoteVery slow to reach emissions pass level

  25. Pass57,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,313 miles
    Test number
    121336107415
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about A14 OLW

Does A14 OLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A14 OLW expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A14 OLW?
The MOT on A14 OLW expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A14 OLW done?
A14 OLW was recorded at 163,209 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 5,967 miles a year.
Has A14 OLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 OLW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on A14 OLW 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 A14 OLW find?
A14 OLW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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