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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

531 PLGMOT history

531 PLG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

531 PLG blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,920 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
531 PLG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

531 PLG was last recorded at 127,920 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,914 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,920 miles
  • 2025 – 126,786 miles
  • 2024 – 126,359 miles
  • 2023 – 124,738 miles
  • 2022 – 121,490 miles
  • 2021 – 121,489 miles
  • 2019 – 119,931 miles
  • 2018 – 118,529 miles
  • 2017 – 116,209 miles
  • 2016 – 114,472 miles
  • 2015 – 111,770 miles
  • 2013 – 110,131 miles
  • 2012 – 107,610 miles
  • 2011 – 103,036 miles
  • 2010 – 95,251 miles
  • 2009 – 75,794 miles
  • 2008 – 61,993 miles
  • 2007 – 49,165 miles
  • 2006 – 37,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust system corroded rear support missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,920 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    534545799753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail127,914 miles (+1,128)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    661662223204
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,786 miles (+427)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    562125089479
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to center (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,359 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    180666312353
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass124,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,738 miles
    Test number
    792003875544
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  6. Fail124,738 miles (+3,248)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,738 miles
    Test number
    198645457801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  7. Pass121,490 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    596695942252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear support missing
    • AdvisoryUnder body & suspension component corrosion

  8. Fail121,489 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    256640491326
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear support missing
    • AdvisoryUnder body & suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  9. Fail121,479 miles (+1,548)3 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,479 miles
    Test number
    539582666114
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear support missing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

  10. Pass119,931 miles (+1,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    952393721182
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,529 miles (+2,320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    442794303204
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass116,209 miles (+1,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    841312859025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass114,472 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    750013915351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass111,770 miles (+1,639)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    579405575070
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  15. Pass110,131 miles (+2,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    328101883297
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass107,610 miles (+4,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    758865562284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass103,036 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    165923371089
    • NoteSteering damper weaping oil

  18. Fail103,036 miles (+7,785)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    757920571036
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSteering damper weaping oil

  19. Pass95,251 miles (+19,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,251 miles
    Test number
    233974170031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    133377179461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,794 miles (+13,801)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    543427779068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass61,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    844137668045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,993 miles (+12,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    851227868027
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass49,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    621602277034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,165 miles (+11,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    964621777027
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass37,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    294142386052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about 531 PLG

What vehicle is registration 531 PLG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 531 PLG on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Jul 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 531 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 531 PLG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 531 PLG?
The MOT on 531 PLG is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 531 PLG done?
531 PLG was recorded at 127,920 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has 531 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 531 PLG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 531 PLG 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 531 PLG find?
531 PLG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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