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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,495 cc

ESJ 3MOT history

ESJ 3 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

ESJ 3 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,389 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESJ 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESJ 3 was last recorded at 67,389 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,387 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,389 miles
  • 2025 – 60,812 miles
  • 2024 – 58,826 miles
  • 2023 – 56,955 miles
  • 2022 – 55,226 miles
  • 2021 – 53,975 miles
  • 2020 – 51,943 miles
  • 2019 – 49,637 miles
  • 2018 – 47,263 miles
  • 2017 – 45,911 miles
  • 2016 – 43,378 miles
  • 2015 – 40,464 miles
  • 2014 – 37,023 miles
  • 2013 – 34,245 miles
  • 2012 – 25,337 miles
  • 2010 – 19,293 miles
  • 2009 – 16,253 miles
  • 2008 – 12,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,389 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,389 miles
    Test number
    171599058939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,387 miles (+6,575)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    793614440918
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,812 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    194275044493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,826 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    913998341982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail58,826 miles (+1,871)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    966709844014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,955 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    692080728374
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,955 miles (+1,729)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    720981180765
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,226 miles (+1,251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    757235674893
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,975 miles (+2,032)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    654137132307
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,943 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    294675576847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    925123706355
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  12. Fail49,637 miles (+2,374)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    318541714547
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  13. Pass47,263 miles (+1,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    397458501666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass45,911 miles (+2,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    351748932363
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,378 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    442946955725
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring most underside components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiters twisted

  16. Fail43,378 miles (+2,914)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    857022608929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring most underside components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiters twisted

  17. Fail40,464 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    156242615239
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting very rusty

  18. Pass40,464 miles (+3,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    596632715299
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting very rusty

  19. Pass37,023 miles (+2,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    488280724227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,245 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,245 miles
    Test number
    896485453277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    117892603489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,836 miles (+5,499)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    336102703078
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMETALIC NOISE FROM O/S/R BRAKE DISCS WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

  23. Pass25,337 miles (+6,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,337 miles
    Test number
    218157202039
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise front braker pads wearing low

  24. Pass19,293 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,293 miles
    Test number
    202457420356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,559 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,559 miles
    Test number
    804848350109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,253 miles
    Test number
    941651079101
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

  27. Fail16,253 miles (+3,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,253 miles
    Test number
    511181579158
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass12,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,946 miles
    Test number
    232299068483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESJ 3

What vehicle is registration ESJ 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESJ 3 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 Jun 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 ESJ 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESJ 3 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESJ 3?
The MOT on ESJ 3 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESJ 3 done?
ESJ 3 was recorded at 67,389 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has ESJ 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESJ 3 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on ESJ 3 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 ESJ 3 find?
ESJ 3 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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