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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

DS 8172MOT history

DS 8172 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 126,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

DS 8172 silver 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,686 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8172
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8172 was last recorded at 126,686 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,394 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,292 miles
Average per year
5,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,686 miles
  • 2025 – 122,394 miles
  • 2024 – 119,153 miles
  • 2023 – 115,859 miles
  • 2022 – 115,470 miles
  • 2021 – 113,772 miles
  • 2020 – 106,279 miles
  • 2019 – 96,593 miles
  • 2018 – 85,057 miles
  • 2017 – 83,762 miles
  • 2016 – 82,908 miles
  • 2015 – 81,532 miles
  • 2014 – 79,923 miles
  • 2013 – 78,836 miles
  • 2012 – 77,082 miles
  • 2011 – 72,598 miles
  • 2010 – 66,184 miles
  • 2009 – 57,047 miles
  • 2008 – 49,040 miles
  • 2007 – 35,373 miles
  • 2006 – 23,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    925420266644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,682 miles (+4,288)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,682 miles
    Test number
    477319849903
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,394 miles (+3,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,394 miles
    Test number
    401570462162
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    238609116837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail119,153 miles (+3,294)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    642827276835
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass115,859 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    678022452684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,470 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    731310123427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,772 miles
    Test number
    965880879860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,772 miles (+7,493)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,772 miles
    Test number
    673760401064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,279 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    225201142416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,593 miles (+11,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    554029557424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    329663662704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,057 miles (+47)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    726336606533
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  14. Fail85,010 miles (+1,248)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    452944570606
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  15. Pass83,762 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    958195930276
    • AdvisoryInner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has one hanger brackets missing

  16. Fail83,761 miles (+853)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    961474039557
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has one hanger brackets missing

  17. Pass82,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,908 miles
    Test number
    963853320274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,908 miles (+1,376)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,908 miles
    Test number
    724882634327
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryEM LIGHT ON

  19. Pass81,532 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    206543415132
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses getting cloudy
    • NoteIndicator switch weak and sloppy

  20. Fail81,532 miles (+1,609)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    836022415144
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses getting cloudy
    • NoteIndicator switch weak and sloppy

  21. Pass79,923 miles (+1,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    328740924119
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass78,836 miles (+1,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,836 miles
    Test number
    678359103129
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass77,082 miles (+4,484)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    987649602111
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass72,598 miles (+6,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,598 miles
    Test number
    689236421177
    • NoteExhaust hanger on centre section snapped

  25. Pass66,184 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    794367020112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,110 miles (+9,063)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    990426120100
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre rear stop lamp damaged and partly working
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f suspension bush leaking oil

  27. Pass57,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    860179829167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail57,047 miles (+8,007)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    704318129104
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass49,040 miles (+13,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    954766318175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass35,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    901161737128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,373 miles (+11,717)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    291001237113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  32. Pass23,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    161031336196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DS 8172

What vehicle is registration DS 8172 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8172 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 15 May 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 DS 8172 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8172 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8172?
The MOT on DS 8172 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 DS 8172 done?
DS 8172 was recorded at 126,686 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,164 miles a year.
Has DS 8172 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8172 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 8172 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 DS 8172 find?
DS 8172 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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