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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X14 BOWMOT history

X14 BOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2023
Mileage
126,485 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 BOW was last recorded at 126,485 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,215 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
270 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,485 miles
  • 2021 – 126,215 miles
  • 2020 – 122,305 miles
  • 2019 – 119,258 miles
  • 2018 – 115,035 miles
  • 2017 – 112,667 miles
  • 2016 – 109,243 miles
  • 2015 – 106,514 miles
  • 2014 – 102,485 miles
  • 2013 – 97,577 miles
  • 2012 – 92,261 miles
  • 2011 – 92,201 miles
  • 2007 – 81,848 miles
  • 2006 – 67,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
  • AdvisoryEnginme fault light on dash
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and suspension in dry rusty condition

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to flexi's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,485 miles
    Test number
    120995237303
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEnginme fault light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and suspension in dry rusty condition

  2. Fail126,485 miles (+270)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,485 miles
    Test number
    665499921760
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEnginme fault light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and suspension in dry rusty condition

  3. Pass126,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    801041745806
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  4. Fail126,215 miles (+3,910)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    482678289048
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  5. Pass122,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    537840592175
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,305 miles (+30)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    907511260827
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to floor all rear clean up (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,275 miles (+3,017)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    754136653334
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,258 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,258 miles
    Test number
    759509307698
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs under floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,257 miles (+4,222)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,257 miles
    Test number
    914588093001
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both middle boxes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure both brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs under floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,035 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    401465478975
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

  11. Fail115,032 miles (+2,365)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,032 miles
    Test number
    459358778419
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

  12. Pass112,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,667 miles
    Test number
    953569908464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,667 miles (+3,424)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,667 miles
    Test number
    141235282811
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass109,243 miles (+2,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    770914092786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass106,514 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    198552035219
    • AdvisoryBracket broken on the exhaust but not effecting rest of system

  16. Pass102,485 miles (+4,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    548699464281
    • 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)
    • NoteEmwl on dash

  17. Pass97,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    937480693236
    • 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)

  18. Fail97,577 miles (+5,316)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    356940793268
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass92,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    399975262291
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail92,261 miles (+60)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    355411362499
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass92,201 miles (+28)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    699053941358
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded due to standing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass92,173 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    766932891153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    944011147106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,848 miles (+3,069)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    822339837186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  25. Pass78,779 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    284644157038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,787 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    641449566061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres are wearing unevenly
    • NoteNearside front tyre signs of a cut to outer wall no ply showing

Questions about X14 BOW

Does X14 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X14 BOW expired on 5 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X14 BOW?
The MOT on X14 BOW expired on 5 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X14 BOW done?
X14 BOW was recorded at 126,485 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has X14 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 BOW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X14 BOW 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 BOW find?
X14 BOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: front slight oil leak engine; enginme fault light on dash; front and rear subframe and suspension in dry rusty condition.

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