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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

5531 DDMOT history

5531 DD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 5 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

5531 DD black 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5531 DD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5531 DD was last recorded at 72,129 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,475 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,129 miles
  • 2025 – 70,475 miles
  • 2024 – 67,709 miles
  • 2023 – 65,734 miles
  • 2022 – 64,043 miles
  • 2021 – 62,460 miles
  • 2020 – 60,945 miles
  • 2019 – 59,635 miles
  • 2018 – 57,164 miles
  • 2017 – 54,599 miles
  • 2016 – 52,024 miles
  • 2015 – 48,864 miles
  • 2014 – 46,361 miles
  • 2013 – 38,827 miles
  • 2012 – 33,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,129 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,129 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    479944212152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,475 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    354660765925
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walll (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail70,475 miles (+2,766)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    263647412692
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walll (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,709 miles (+1,975)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    875750933568
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp internal reflector worn (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts/both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside inner & outer rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested wet
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak (sump area)

  5. Pass65,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    179651200016
    • Advisory3 FaULT CODES RECORDED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEAD LAMP_ IMAGE POOR
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail65,734 miles (+1,691)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    669577970330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Advisory3 FaULT CODES RECORDED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEAD LAMP_ IMAGE POOR
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,043 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    441873783946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail64,024 miles (+1,564)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    321549254470
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,460 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    710286218584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail62,419 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    949430747029
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass60,945 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    842144304963
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass59,635 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    874816251042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,624 miles (+2,460)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    881693377750
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass57,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    305942575655
    • AdvisoryAlloy and steel arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs corroded

  15. Fail57,164 miles (+2,565)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    502936763753
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAlloy and steel arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs corroded

  16. Pass54,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    746309986389
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release lever loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

  17. Fail54,599 miles1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    144738761467
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release lever loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

  18. Fail54,593 miles (+2,569)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    292991658427
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

  19. Pass52,024 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    369912861636
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  20. Pass48,864 miles (+2,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,864 miles
    Test number
    138966256369
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,361 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    405410224215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,827 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    697980553103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,849 miles
    Test number
    437123572189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5531 DD

What vehicle is registration 5531 DD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5531 DD on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 5 Jun 2009. 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 5531 DD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5531 DD is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5531 DD?
The MOT on 5531 DD is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5531 DD done?
5531 DD was recorded at 72,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has 5531 DD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5531 DD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 5531 DD 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 5531 DD find?
5531 DD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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