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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

V14 DMBMOT history

V14 DMB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,915 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 DMB was last recorded at 129,915 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,391 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
3,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,915 miles
  • 2025 – 129,391 miles
  • 2024 – 128,778 miles
  • 2023 – 127,567 miles
  • 2022 – 127,317 miles
  • 2021 – 126,387 miles
  • 2020 – 125,520 miles
  • 2019 – 123,573 miles
  • 2018 – 121,542 miles
  • 2017 – 118,800 miles
  • 2016 – 113,669 miles
  • 2013 – 113,640 miles
  • 2012 – 112,426 miles
  • 2011 – 110,015 miles
  • 2009 – 98,679 miles
  • 2008 – 89,394 miles
  • 2007 – 75,771 miles
  • 2006 – 63,860 miles
  • 2005 – 54,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside headlight condensated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    961886144047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,913 miles (+522)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,913 miles
    Test number
    723723646699
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,391 miles (+613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,391 miles
    Test number
    827142947941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass128,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,778 miles
    Test number
    214818094854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,778 miles (+1,211)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,778 miles
    Test number
    224716458706
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,567 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,567 miles
    Test number
    544468608355
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensated

  7. Fail127,563 miles (+246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    762087222417
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensated

  8. Pass127,317 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    916082359117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,387 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    124580752352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,382 miles (+862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,382 miles
    Test number
    891956616760
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,520 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    365472897672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,573 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,573 miles
    Test number
    550348685983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    178447766372
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Fail121,530 miles (+2,730)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,530 miles
    Test number
    830207660343
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass118,800 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    345645352368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,783 miles (+5,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    983776430816
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  17. Pass113,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    413396484338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,669 miles (+29)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    551343518968
    • 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass113,640 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,640 miles
    Test number
    647472043256
    • NoteE M L on

  20. Fail113,637 miles (+1,211)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    815332743204
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteE M L on

  21. Pass112,426 miles (+2,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    839845902293
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  22. Pass110,015 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,015 miles
    Test number
    487305291117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,004 miles (+11,325)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,004 miles
    Test number
    799953691161
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail98,679 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,679 miles
    Test number
    494934829433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre silencer in poor condition

  25. Pass98,679 miles (+9,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,679 miles
    Test number
    953854229351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre silencer in poor condition

  26. Pass89,394 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    633990538394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,725 miles (+12,954)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    830057198229
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp leveling device not working both sides

  28. Pass75,771 miles (+11,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    201947527306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass63,860 miles (+9,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    423593406475
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  30. Pass54,804 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    650093685260
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteAdvise steering damper leaking †

Questions about V14 DMB

Does V14 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 DMB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V14 DMB?
The MOT on V14 DMB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 DMB done?
V14 DMB was recorded at 129,915 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
Has V14 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 DMB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V14 DMB 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 V14 DMB find?
V14 DMB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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