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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.

J9 FAR black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass167,240 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. 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)
  17. Pass107,425 miles (+11,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,425 miles
    Test number
    731469007885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    779708565198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass83,082 miles (+32,721)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    396501434289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. Pass35,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,912 miles
    Test number
    957409702171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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