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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

D14 BSLMOT history

D14 BSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,367 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 BSL was last recorded at 120,367 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,037 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,330 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,367 miles
  • 2025 – 117,037 miles
  • 2024 – 111,535 miles
  • 2023 – 105,717 miles
  • 2022 – 97,948 miles
  • 2021 – 92,390 miles
  • 2020 – 90,423 miles
  • 2019 – 88,145 miles
  • 2018 – 83,414 miles
  • 2017 – 78,420 miles
  • 2016 – 71,376 miles
  • 2015 – 65,096 miles
  • 2014 – 61,408 miles
  • 2013 – 57,837 miles
  • 2012 – 55,732 miles
  • 2011 – 49,645 miles
  • 2010 – 46,842 miles
  • 2009 – 42,177 miles
  • 2008 – 29,939 miles
  • 2007 – 15,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,367 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders and worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,367 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    141745749686
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail120,366 miles (+3,329)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    869860304103
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    437338117388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail117,035 miles (+5,500)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,035 miles
    Test number
    618568952367
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass111,535 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    104143891645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has slight bind

  6. Fail111,534 miles (+5,817)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    802591259113
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has slight bind

  7. Pass105,717 miles (+7,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    797148856645
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush has play and partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and has minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,948 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    936691202532
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,390 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    478636389879
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail92,378 miles (+1,955)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    169281088520
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass90,423 miles (+2,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    266803050640
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass88,145 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    471778438191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both and Cooling drilled holes clogged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Fail88,145 miles (+4,731)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    966708929051
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both and Cooling drilled holes clogged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Pass83,414 miles (+4,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    781193979639
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounts in front of rear axel broken, exhaust still secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Differential oil seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass78,420 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    562603986298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail78,394 miles (+7,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,394 miles
    Test number
    886765024691
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass71,376 miles (+6,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    571943568990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    256065505273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,096 miles (+3,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    426851105282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,408 miles (+3,571)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    606182334144
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/front tyre perishing
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre worn

  21. Pass57,837 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,837 miles
    Test number
    208247223422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,732 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    276445022143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,645 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    735085921138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,842 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    543976360290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,832 miles (+4,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    811305660271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    484781079291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,177 miles (+12,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    194351879218
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  28. Pass29,939 miles (+14,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,939 miles
    Test number
    873652638338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,224 miles
    Test number
    123085757394
    • 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)

Questions about D14 BSL

Does D14 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 BSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 BSL?
The MOT on D14 BSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 BSL done?
D14 BSL was recorded at 120,367 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has D14 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 BSL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on D14 BSL 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 D14 BSL find?
D14 BSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded and partially missing; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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