Yes, that is mottled (not molted). Note that the white is at the outer tip of each feather, not the part of the feather next to the skin. I have been working on mottled silkies for several years, and have several, although not as well-coloured as danishchi's. It is not an easy project.
Mottled has white tips with otherwise balck feathering. The opposite of this bird. Yes, AOV is All Other Varieties. However, it also needs a variety name to be listed with it. IMO, the bird is either a black or a very dark blue. Looks to be black. I know I have read something about the...