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Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 2,597 cc

7974 FMMOT history

7974 FM is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

7974 FM gold Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
38,111 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7974 FM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7974 FM was last recorded at 38,111 miles on 12 May 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,600 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
1,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,111 miles
  • 2025 – 37,600 miles
  • 2024 – 37,334 miles
  • 2023 – 36,336 miles
  • 2022 – 36,100 miles
  • 2021 – 35,877 miles
  • 2020 – 34,386 miles
  • 2019 – 33,025 miles
  • 2018 – 31,650 miles
  • 2017 – 29,110 miles
  • 2016 – 27,654 miles
  • 2015 – 26,142 miles
  • 2014 – 25,042 miles
  • 2013 – 23,872 miles
  • 2012 – 21,661 miles
  • 2011 – 18,253 miles
  • 2009 – 16,233 miles
  • 2008 – 14,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    992317978465
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail38,111 miles (+511)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    942849126227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass37,600 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    122645986263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,334 miles (+998)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    263303429860
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass36,336 miles (+236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    151162374958
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction/thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N.S.R and N.S.F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass36,100 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    988067534222
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    480448773641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail35,875 miles (+1,489)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    700314559165
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,386 miles (+1,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    507096608012
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass33,025 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,025 miles
    Test number
    591606541090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,650 miles
    Test number
    430992906183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail31,650 miles (+2,540)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,650 miles
    Test number
    978585021447
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass29,110 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    794791685507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass27,654 miles (+1,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    891368761333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,142 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,142 miles
    Test number
    728407105000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,042 miles
    Test number
    718254614044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,041 miles (+1,169)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,041 miles
    Test number
    667383814053
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,872 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    589444913030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,661 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    357276712053
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass18,253 miles (+2,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,253 miles
    Test number
    719695701092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,233 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,233 miles
    Test number
    434915689285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,589 miles
    Test number
    774501098267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7974 FM

What vehicle is registration 7974 FM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7974 FM on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 20 Oct 2005. 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 7974 FM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7974 FM is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7974 FM?
The MOT on 7974 FM is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7974 FM done?
7974 FM was recorded at 38,111 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,339 miles a year.
Has 7974 FM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7974 FM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 7974 FM 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 7974 FM find?
7974 FM passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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