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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

LW63 ARDMOT history

LW63 ARD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LW63 ARD silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW63 ARD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW63 ARD was last recorded at 80,948 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,666 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,282 miles
Average per year
7,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,948 miles
  • 2025 – 73,666 miles
  • 2024 – 65,985 miles
  • 2023 – 57,760 miles
  • 2022 – 47,534 miles
  • 2021 – 38,035 miles
  • 2020 – 30,101 miles
  • 2019 – 20,533 miles
  • 2018 – 17,051 miles
  • 2017 – 12,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,948 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    545605932081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    784074347446
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  3. Fail73,662 miles (+7,677)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    620900777196
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  4. Pass65,985 miles (+8,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    106644158351
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

  5. Pass57,760 miles (+10,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    436173758822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,534 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    559267351287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  7. Fail47,530 miles (+9,495)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    432564335050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass38,035 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    300297052657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    840575306518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,101 miles (+9,568)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    475438293395
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass20,533 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    622585168108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,051 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    887510048096
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components to be checked

  13. Pass12,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,963 miles
    Test number
    941915920288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LW63 ARD

Does LW63 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LW63 ARD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LW63 ARD?
The MOT on LW63 ARD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LW63 ARD done?
LW63 ARD was recorded at 80,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,479 miles a year.
Has LW63 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW63 ARD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LW63 ARD 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 LW63 ARD find?
LW63 ARD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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