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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

X14 RAMMOT history

X14 RAM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 54,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,686 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 RAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 RAM was last recorded at 54,686 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,941 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
745 miles
Average per year
2,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,686 miles
  • 2025 – 53,941 miles
  • 2024 – 53,491 miles
  • 2023 – 52,556 miles
  • 2022 – 51,060 miles
  • 2021 – 50,403 miles
  • 2020 – 49,634 miles
  • 2019 – 47,781 miles
  • 2018 – 46,531 miles
  • 2017 – 45,574 miles
  • 2016 – 40,543 miles
  • 2015 – 37,984 miles
  • 2014 – 36,469 miles
  • 2013 – 33,330 miles
  • 2012 – 29,817 miles
  • 2011 – 23,898 miles
  • 2010 – 18,674 miles
  • 2009 – 15,199 miles
  • 2008 – 13,066 miles
  • 2007 – 12,034 miles
  • 2006 – 10,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front wing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    902308844327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,686 miles (+745)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    685004205668
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,941 miles (+450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    720733147679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass53,491 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    716106098893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,556 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    404721186708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,060 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    789671754257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,403 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    484146877083
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  8. Fail50,395 miles (+761)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    763253533854
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  9. Pass49,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    382524998567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,633 miles (+1,852)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    733862920275
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    657392205421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,781 miles (+1,250)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    616207864664
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 avon (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall cracking 205/55/16

  13. Pass46,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    477627795433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail46,531 miles (+957)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    641833301151
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    447255324255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,574 miles (+5,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    811980214183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass40,543 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    710680736967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass37,984 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    529792745033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot struts dont hold boot open
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked deteriorated
    • NoteSteering damper has low resistance

  19. Fail37,984 miles (+1,515)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    257441545009
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot struts dont hold boot open
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked deteriorated
    • NoteSteering damper has low resistance

  20. Pass36,469 miles (+3,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,469 miles
    Test number
    917628854033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass33,330 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    509131553075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,817 miles (+5,919)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    347772032016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner/outer shoulders
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  23. Pass23,898 miles (+5,224)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    789417741028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front wiper starting to split
    • NoteUndertray fitted limiting inspection

  24. Pass18,674 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,674 miles
    Test number
    552440650009
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing very slight play!
    • NoteO/s/f ball joint very slight play!

  25. Fail18,633 miles (+158)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    142058540069
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated on dash
    • NoteUndertray fitted limiting inspection

  26. Fail18,475 miles (+3,276)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,475 miles
    Test number
    641774030095
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated on dash
    • NoteUndertray fitted limiting inspection

  27. Pass15,199 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,199 miles
    Test number
    300659949043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,181 miles (+2,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,181 miles
    Test number
    843966039006
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass13,066 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,066 miles
    Test number
    640672028090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,034 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,034 miles
    Test number
    124782617457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNOTE .ALL FOUR TYRES SIDEWALLS STARTING TO CRACK.

  31. Fail12,034 miles (+1,341)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,034 miles
    Test number
    961112317018
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNOTE .ALL FOUR TYRES SIDEWALLS STARTING TO CRACK.

  32. Pass10,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,693 miles
    Test number
    143688016432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X14 RAM

Does X14 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 RAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X14 RAM?
The MOT on X14 RAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X14 RAM done?
X14 RAM was recorded at 54,686 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,189 miles a year.
Has X14 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 RAM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X14 RAM 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 RAM find?
X14 RAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened.

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