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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

K18 YALMOT history

K18 YAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

K18 YAL black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,833 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YAL was last recorded at 150,833 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 7,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,756 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,077 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,833 miles
  • 2025 – 143,756 miles
  • 2024 – 139,294 miles
  • 2023 – 134,184 miles
  • 2022 – 129,405 miles
  • 2021 – 126,609 miles
  • 2020 – 125,354 miles
  • 2019 – 121,210 miles
  • 2018 – 116,459 miles
  • 2017 – 110,376 miles
  • 2016 – 104,568 miles
  • 2015 – 98,123 miles
  • 2014 – 91,437 miles
  • 2013 – 80,545 miles
  • 2012 – 69,330 miles
  • 2011 – 55,947 miles
  • 2010 – 41,812 miles
  • 2009 – 28,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,833 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,833 miles (+7,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,833 miles
    Test number
    135047165347
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass143,756 miles (+4,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    244076069493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,294 miles (+5,110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,294 miles
    Test number
    250294563295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,184 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,184 miles
    Test number
    960035063848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,405 miles (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    833761923976
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,609 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    936725697121
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,354 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    283174918784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail125,354 miles (+4,144)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    121090118197
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass121,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,210 miles
    Test number
    793064677571
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail121,210 miles (+4,751)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,210 miles
    Test number
    981643930755
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    869762159104
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack bar end

  12. Fail116,459 miles (+6,083)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    234418832777
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms weak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack bar end

  13. Pass110,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,376 miles
    Test number
    356244506942
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring corroded

  14. Fail110,376 miles (+5,808)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,376 miles
    Test number
    237798350651
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass104,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    253977094558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,568 miles (+6,445)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    343296734698
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    810373692711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,123 miles (+6,686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    875805531772
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass91,437 miles (+10,892)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,437 miles
    Test number
    766632034229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    315765123492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,545 miles (+11,215)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    516875723240
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  22. Pass69,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    826750422244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail69,330 miles (+13,383)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    887890022228
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,947 miles (+14,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,947 miles
    Test number
    879011431257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,812 miles (+12,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    531283800138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    431915209015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,973 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    941435609025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K18 YAL

Does K18 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 YAL is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 YAL?
The MOT on K18 YAL is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 YAL done?
K18 YAL was recorded at 150,833 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has K18 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YAL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K18 YAL 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 K18 YAL find?
K18 YAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside.

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