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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

ESK 396MOT history

ESK 396 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

ESK 396 blue 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 22 May 2027
Mileage
149,171 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 396
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 396 was last recorded at 149,171 miles on 23 May 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,112 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,171 miles
  • 2025 – 149,112 miles
  • 2024 – 148,302 miles
  • 2023 – 147,445 miles
  • 2022 – 146,148 miles
  • 2021 – 143,972 miles
  • 2020 – 142,559 miles
  • 2019 – 139,054 miles
  • 2018 – 134,977 miles
  • 2017 – 131,799 miles
  • 2016 – 128,614 miles
  • 2015 – 124,701 miles
  • 2014 – 123,381 miles
  • 2013 – 117,956 miles
  • 2012 – 108,484 miles
  • 2010 – 96,682 miles
  • 2009 – 86,470 miles
  • 2008 – 73,405 miles
  • 2007 – 59,837 miles
  • 2006 – 45,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,171 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,171 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,171 miles
    Test number
    945632495531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,112 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,112 miles
    Test number
    795470959438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,302 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    222979176100
    • AdvisoryWear offside front bottom ball joint

  4. Pass147,445 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,445 miles
    Test number
    519038412593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,148 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    415114113447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,972 miles (+1,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    235165478193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION

  7. Pass142,559 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,559 miles
    Test number
    956533339512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,054 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,054 miles
    Test number
    611841795767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,977 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    486099902139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,799 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,799 miles
    Test number
    462572314189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,614 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,614 miles
    Test number
    558250241477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,701 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    179888745467
    • NoteWear to rear tyres

  13. Fail124,701 miles (+1,320)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    358658645082
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWear to rear tyres

  14. Fail123,381 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    437206814036
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front suspension top mount slightly stiff in operation

  15. Pass123,381 miles (+5,425)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    845236314026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front suspension top mount slightly stiff in operation

  16. Pass117,956 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    166971433093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,484 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    998542932069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteThe parking brake requires attention due to not fully releasing with manual help

  18. Fail108,484 miles (+11,802)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    698891232035
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteThe parking brake requires attention due to not fully releasing with manual help

  19. Pass96,682 miles (+10,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    882564900251
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R tyre damged on outer side wall, ok at time of test
    • NoteAdvise number plates , showing a flag in corner

  20. Pass86,470 miles (+13,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    200818809239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    513968398132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,403 miles (+13,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    510168398133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass59,837 miles (+14,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    101816187153
    • NoteFull belly board fitted

  24. Pass45,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    873289506215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESK 396

What vehicle is registration ESK 396 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 396 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 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 ESK 396 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 396 is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 396?
The MOT on ESK 396 is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 396 done?
ESK 396 was recorded at 149,171 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has ESK 396 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 396 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on ESK 396 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 ESK 396 find?
ESK 396 passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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