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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

X14 AVEMOT history

X14 AVE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,213 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 AVE was last recorded at 63,213 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,830 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
2,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,213 miles
  • 2024 – 62,830 miles
  • 2023 – 62,692 miles
  • 2021 – 62,434 miles
  • 2019 – 62,129 miles
  • 2018 – 61,871 miles
  • 2017 – 61,093 miles
  • 2016 – 59,523 miles
  • 2015 – 58,121 miles
  • 2014 – 56,725 miles
  • 2013 – 53,123 miles
  • 2012 – 51,410 miles
  • 2011 – 47,038 miles
  • 2010 – 41,383 miles
  • 2009 – 33,286 miles
  • 2008 – 28,699 miles
  • 2007 – 24,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,213 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps discoloured
  • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,213 miles (+383)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    507482049580
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps discoloured
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust
  2. Pass62,830 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    428538157159
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass62,692 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    864361861544
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail62,692 miles (+258)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    371704015419
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass62,434 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    961232361687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass62,129 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    444475345495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,871 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    970440881151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail61,859 miles (+766)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    163280893815
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,093 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,093 miles
    Test number
    640525858498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass59,523 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    349763556099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail59,521 miles (+1,400)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    593182062950
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass58,121 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,121 miles
    Test number
    417680375072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    788780574004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail56,725 miles (+3,602)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    145260974020
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass53,123 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,123 miles
    Test number
    137871473443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,410 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    527619962283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,038 miles (+5,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    437630571264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass41,383 miles (+8,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    230185610295
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass33,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    302338099104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail33,286 miles (+4,587)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    802835199195
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass28,699 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    652301218255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,285 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    661030727235
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  23. Pass24,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    851880627230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X14 AVE

Does X14 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 AVE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X14 AVE?
The MOT on X14 AVE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X14 AVE done?
X14 AVE was recorded at 63,213 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,053 miles a year.
Has X14 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 AVE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X14 AVE 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 X14 AVE find?
X14 AVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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