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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,495 cc

C5 MLLMOT history

C5 MLL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

C5 MLL silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,873 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MLL was last recorded at 154,873 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,867 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,873 miles
  • 2025 – 149,875 miles
  • 2024 – 145,092 miles
  • 2023 – 143,598 miles
  • 2022 – 139,765 miles
  • 2021 – 132,647 miles
  • 2019 – 127,379 miles
  • 2018 – 123,298 miles
  • 2017 – 119,898 miles
  • 2016 – 116,757 miles
  • 2015 – 109,780 miles
  • 2014 – 95,199 miles
  • 2013 – 78,459 miles
  • 2011 – 62,288 miles
  • 2010 – 50,150 miles
  • 2009 – 41,277 miles
  • 2008 – 32,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,873 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,873 miles
    Test number
    884551901472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail154,867 miles (+4,992)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    717186071895
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,875 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,875 miles
    Test number
    698499963614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,844 miles (+4,752)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    346760273901
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass145,092 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,092 miles
    Test number
    129370904872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,044 miles (+1,446)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,044 miles
    Test number
    667883008727
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass143,598 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    586831762923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail143,572 miles (+3,807)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,572 miles
    Test number
    344557194064
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass139,765 miles (+7,118)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,765 miles
    Test number
    693750631138
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass132,647 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,647 miles
    Test number
    682057826785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail132,627 miles (+5,248)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,627 miles
    Test number
    524871716322
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass127,379 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,379 miles
    Test number
    731119429982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Fail127,308 miles (+4,010)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    854967642621
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexi inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to flexi inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass123,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,298 miles
    Test number
    750810124004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
  15. Fail123,298 miles (+3,400)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,298 miles
    Test number
    744703204148
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and pads look low
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryPads look low nearside rear
    • AdvisorySuspect puncture nearside front
  16. Pass119,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    997298899154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,898 miles (+3,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    207223660082
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass116,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,757 miles
    Test number
    191715110763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,756 miles (+6,976)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    811049887921
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  20. Pass109,780 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    177242435131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to wear indicators
  21. Fail109,780 miles (+14,581)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    237052335400
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to wear indicators
  22. Pass95,199 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    879378124155
    • NoteBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered
    • NoteN/s front link bar, upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
    • NoteOil leaks around engine/gearbox
  23. Fail95,199 miles (+16,740)2 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    679106224193
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyre valves perishing and cracking
    • NoteBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to legal limits
    • NoteN/s front link bar, upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
    • NoteOil leaks around engine/gearbox
  24. Pass78,459 miles (+16,171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    486113833038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,288 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,288 miles
    Test number
    987153671281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,280 miles (+12,130)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    496072271288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • DangerousRear brake pads worn close to limits
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
  27. Pass50,150 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    833607070244
    • NoteSuspect owner will refit failed number plates
  28. Fail50,147 miles (+8,870)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    382614670423
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass41,277 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    210131169202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    174909968281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MLL

Does C5 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MLL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MLL?
The MOT on C5 MLL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 MLL done?
C5 MLL was recorded at 154,873 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has C5 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MLL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 MLL 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 C5 MLL find?
C5 MLL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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