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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

GFU 398MOT history

GFU 398 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 7 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

GFU 398 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,106 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFU 398
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFU 398 was last recorded at 38,106 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,097 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,106 miles
  • 2024 – 37,403 miles
  • 2023 – 36,729 miles
  • 2022 – 36,048 miles
  • 2021 – 35,081 miles
  • 2020 – 33,987 miles
  • 2019 – 32,940 miles
  • 2018 – 31,796 miles
  • 2017 – 30,494 miles
  • 2016 – 29,524 miles
  • 2015 – 28,448 miles
  • 2014 – 26,945 miles
  • 2013 – 25,448 miles
  • 2012 – 23,973 miles
  • 2011 – 22,687 miles
  • 2010 – 21,491 miles
  • 2009 – 20,223 miles
  • 2008 – 18,659 miles
  • 2007 – 17,325 miles
  • 2006 – 16,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,106 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,106 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,106 miles
    Test number
    539276148597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,097 miles (+694)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    905260609539
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,403 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    216663997573
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,729 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,729 miles
    Test number
    732121568096
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil leak

  5. Fail36,728 miles (+680)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    815663327843
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (legal for m.o.t) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil leak

  6. Pass36,048 miles (+967)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    744395264121
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint has play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint has play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear near excessive and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing

  7. Pass35,081 miles (+1,094)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    449025368519
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints have play, getting toward excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cowling adrift
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth near side jacking point blocks missing

  8. Pass33,987 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,987 miles
    Test number
    279369634331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very near excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,940 miles (+1,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    227482498367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass31,796 miles (+1,302)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    283929350863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass30,494 miles (+970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,494 miles
    Test number
    175072842712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass29,524 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    920526107486
    • AdvisoryBoth near side jacking point rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryNear side front "stretcher" cross brace deformed by incorrect jacking
    • AdvisoryNear side front mirror cowling adrift

  13. Pass28,448 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    140803839116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,945 miles (+1,497)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,945 miles
    Test number
    639065644373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,448 miles (+1,475)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    226234743340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are starting crack on the outer walls
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass23,973 miles (+1,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,973 miles
    Test number
    868208332365
    • 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)

  17. Pass22,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    285846631326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,687 miles (+1,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    326736531332
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,491 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,491 miles
    Test number
    212282840337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,223 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,223 miles
    Test number
    400717839483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,659 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,659 miles
    Test number
    220768538308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,325 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,325 miles
    Test number
    403408237463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,006 miles
    Test number
    664175826364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFU 398

What vehicle is registration GFU 398 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFU 398 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 7 Sept 2001. 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 GFU 398 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFU 398 is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFU 398?
The MOT on GFU 398 is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFU 398 done?
GFU 398 was recorded at 38,106 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has GFU 398 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFU 398 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on GFU 398 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 GFU 398 find?
GFU 398 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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