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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

979 JABMOT history

979 JAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

979 JAB silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,184 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
979 JAB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

979 JAB was last recorded at 165,184 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,174 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,010 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,184 miles
  • 2025 – 162,174 miles
  • 2024 – 157,824 miles
  • 2022 – 151,086 miles
  • 2021 – 147,478 miles
  • 2020 – 144,790 miles
  • 2019 – 138,686 miles
  • 2018 – 130,962 miles
  • 2017 – 121,199 miles
  • 2015 – 113,196 miles
  • 2014 – 103,719 miles
  • 2013 – 92,566 miles
  • 2012 – 85,181 miles
  • 2011 – 78,269 miles
  • 2010 – 73,524 miles
  • 2009 – 58,927 miles
  • 2008 – 52,196 miles
  • 2007 – 42,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,184 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,184 miles
    Test number
    371764898685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass162,174 miles (+4,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,174 miles
    Test number
    868625272077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,824 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,824 miles
    Test number
    810012362203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,086 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    203535840286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,478 miles
    Test number
    705996943073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,478 miles (+2,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,478 miles
    Test number
    764315479853
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  7. Pass144,790 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    995104165424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,686 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    171056985844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,962 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    457735271139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,199 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    982534943384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,196 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    101312472847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,719 miles (+11,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,719 miles
    Test number
    846353404322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,566 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    936806403373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    285247002354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,181 miles (+6,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    566597102379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass78,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    936016781263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,269 miles (+4,745)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    239575981292
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass73,524 miles (+14,597)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    152640480204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,927 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    130034209125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,925 miles (+6,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,925 miles
    Test number
    154748899489
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass52,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    914351738100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,196 miles (+9,608)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    884700738177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  23. Pass42,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    914034317156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,304 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,304 km
    Test number
    942779666219
    • NoteRear brake pads on minimum thickness unable to see complete pad recomend imediate renewal

Questions about 979 JAB

What vehicle is registration 979 JAB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 979 JAB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2003. 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 979 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 979 JAB is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 979 JAB?
The MOT on 979 JAB is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 979 JAB done?
979 JAB was recorded at 165,184 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has 979 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 979 JAB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 979 JAB 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 979 JAB find?
979 JAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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