
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
J9 FARMOT history
J9 FAR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,240 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 FAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 FAR was last recorded at 167,240 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,745 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 495 miles
- Average per year
- 9,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,240 miles
- 2025 – 166,745 miles
- 2024 – 164,923 miles
- 2023 – 160,004 miles
- 2022 – 156,848 miles
- 2021 – 142,350 miles
- 2020 – 140,215 miles
- 2019 – 133,361 miles
- 2018 – 126,177 miles
- 2017 – 117,005 miles
- 2016 – 107,425 miles
- 2015 – 95,751 miles
- 2014 – 83,082 miles
- 2013 – 50,361 miles
- 2012 – 35,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,240 miles (+495)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,240 miles
- Test number
- 709505008615
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,745 miles (+1,822)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 166,745 miles
- Test number
- 414373520610
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,923 miles (+314)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 164,923 miles
- Test number
- 138551053751
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail164,609 miles (+4,605)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,609 miles
- Test number
- 361050757534
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass160,004 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 160,004 miles
- Test number
- 348144527488
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,004 miles (+3,156)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,004 miles
- Test number
- 266495171467
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,848 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 156,848 miles
- Test number
- 216081694762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,830 miles (+14,480)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,830 miles
- Test number
- 615386931312
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,350 miles (+2,135)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 142,350 miles
- Test number
- 629069912831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass140,215 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,215 miles
- Test number
- 324805677815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,215 miles (+6,854)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,215 miles
- Test number
- 106156253447
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,361 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 133,361 miles
- Test number
- 750790005902
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,361 miles (+7,184)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,361 miles
- Test number
- 965603295111
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,177 miles
- Test number
- 864411714152
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))
Fail126,177 miles (+9,172)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,177 miles
- Test number
- 464832899692
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,005 miles (+9,580)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 117,005 miles
- Test number
- 482986546606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,425 miles (+11,674)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,425 miles
- Test number
- 731469007885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 779708565198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,751 miles (+12,669)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 537178065149
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,082 miles (+32,721)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 83,082 miles
- Test number
- 396501434289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,361 miles (+14,449)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 50,361 miles
- Test number
- 667483403087
- NoteSmoke test to clean to read
Pass35,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,912 miles
- Test number
- 957409702171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,912 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,912 miles
- Test number
- 798499802161
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J9 FAR
- Does J9 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FAR is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 FAR?
- The MOT on J9 FAR is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 FAR done?
- J9 FAR was recorded at 167,240 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
- Has J9 FAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 FAR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on J9 FAR 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 J9 FAR find?
- J9 FAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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