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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

A14 OWDMOT history

A14 OWD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,471 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 OWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 OWD was last recorded at 68,471 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2019: 67,594 miles, lower than 67,816 miles on 23 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,420 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,471 miles
  • 2025 – 68,420 miles
  • 2024 – 68,389 miles
  • 2023 – 68,352 miles
  • 2022 – 68,302 miles
  • 2021 – 68,257 miles
  • 2020 – 68,079 miles
  • 2019 – 67,594 miles
  • 2018 – 67,816 miles
  • 2017 – 67,183 miles
  • 2016 – 65,937 miles
  • 2015 – 57,978 miles
  • 2014 – 55,533 miles
  • 2013 – 54,980 miles
  • 2012 – 50,745 miles
  • 2011 – 43,242 miles
  • 2010 – 37,046 miles
  • 2009 – 29,956 miles
  • 2008 – 23,194 miles
  • 2007 – 18,512 miles
  • 2006 – 15,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,471 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    226371806445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  2. Pass68,420 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    236238671024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,389 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    998291723581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,352 miles (+50)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    615121628596
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all steel suspension parts
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 Cracks/cuts but no cords showing Also tyres feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear x 2 Shocks corroded

  5. Pass68,302 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    766700117621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting full visual inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded

  6. Fail68,302 miles (+45)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    915344198334
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting full visual inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded

  7. Pass68,257 miles (+178)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    273118162609
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on all steel suspension and chassis components
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box casing corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  8. Pass68,079 miles (+485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    298296311940
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under neath vehicle suspension ,brakes hoses/pipes,exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight condensation in lamp
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting view
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 No cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass67,594 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    176205468399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on all suspension parts
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  10. Fail67,594 miles (-222)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    162368123648
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on all suspension parts
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  11. Pass67,816 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    272797691923
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  12. Fail67,816 miles (+633)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    399283218010
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  13. Pass67,183 miles (+1,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    667304925411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral all over suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted top and bottom

  14. Pass65,937 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    570296557693
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted top and bottom
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension

  15. Fail65,937 miles (+7,959)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    952076188301
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted top and bottom
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension

  16. Pass57,978 miles (+2,445)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    999060805163
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter rear exhaust box starting to corrode

  17. Pass55,533 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    338101104146
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail55,533 miles (+553)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    136330004145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,980 miles (+4,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,980 miles
    Test number
    549809493083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass50,745 miles (+7,503)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    159220892488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  21. Pass43,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,242 miles
    Test number
    938461191002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail43,242 miles (+6,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,242 miles
    Test number
    195370891490
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass37,046 miles (+7,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    592009980000
    • 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)

  24. Pass29,956 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,956 miles
    Test number
    603441199012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,194 miles (+4,682)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    263901308448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut in outer tyre wall

  26. Pass18,512 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,512 miles
    Test number
    580958057078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,813 miles
    Test number
    893918236083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 OWD

Does A14 OWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 OWD is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 OWD?
The MOT on A14 OWD is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 OWD done?
A14 OWD was recorded at 68,471 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has A14 OWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 OWD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on A14 OWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A14 OWD find?
A14 OWD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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