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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

PTL 29MOT history

PTL 29 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

PTL 29 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,644 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PTL 29
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PTL 29 was last recorded at 163,644 miles on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2017: 114,093 km, lower than 119,964 km on 11 Sept 2015.
  • 14 Jan 2026: 163,644 miles, lower than 255,063 miles on 15 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
255,063 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Average per year
6,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,644 miles
  • 2024 – 255,063 miles
  • 2023 – 240,263 miles
  • 2022 – 225,586 miles
  • 2021 – 203,537 miles
  • 2020 – 182,360 miles
  • 2018 – 137,357 miles
  • 2013 – 62,724 miles
  • 2011 – 55,508 miles
  • 2010 – 50,504 miles
  • 2009 – 43,167 miles
  • 2007 – 36,653 miles
  • 2006 – 32,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,644 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF track rod end gaiters perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Noise from inside the tyre when rotating it off the ground

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,644 miles (-91,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,644 miles
    Test number
    112190081746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass255,063 miles (+139)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    255,063 miles
    Test number
    642858863734
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF track rod end gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Noise from inside the tyre when rotating it off the ground
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail254,924 miles (+14,661)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,924 miles
    Test number
    753302152781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light illuminated when the sidelights are turned on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF track rod end gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Noise from inside the tyre when rotating it off the ground
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass240,263 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    240,263 miles
    Test number
    489146713610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail240,253 miles (+14,667)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,253 miles
    Test number
    646573235441
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass225,586 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    225,586 miles
    Test number
    986170502112
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside ,nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail225,586 miles (+22,049)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,586 miles
    Test number
    881069775858
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside ,nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass203,537 miles (+21,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    203,537 miles
    Test number
    398721851561
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass182,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,360 miles
    Test number
    948080144509
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass163,568 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,568 km
    Test number
    710504599048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear shock absorber casings corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cut (no cords showing)
  11. Pass137,357 miles (+18,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,357 miles
    Test number
    435160786725
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  12. Pass119,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    332334389460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil residue gearbox area
  13. Fail118,762 km (+4,669)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,762 km
    Test number
    593186122108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil residue gearbox area
  14. Pass114,093 km (-5,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,093 km
    Test number
    660573695337
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass119,964 km (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,964 km
    Test number
    570333709962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,907 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,907 km
    Test number
    346720274074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass62,724 miles (+7,216)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    197484463093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer treads
  18. Pass55,508 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    427548541237
    • DangerousNail in o/s/r tyre leaking air
    • NoteO/s/r tyre under inflatted
    • NoteSigns of wear to front brake discs
    • NoteWear to o/s/f tyre on edges
    • NoteWear to o/s/r tyre on edges
  19. Pass50,504 miles (+7,337)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    161704240296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSigns of wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge
  20. Pass43,167 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    130938659468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,653 miles (+4,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    514089367263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass32,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    360309246234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PTL 29

What vehicle is registration PTL 29 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PTL 29 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 Mar 2002. 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 PTL 29 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTL 29 is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on PTL 29?
The MOT on PTL 29 is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PTL 29 done?
PTL 29 was recorded at 163,644 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,801 miles a year.
Has PTL 29 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PTL 29 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on PTL 29 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PTL 29 find?
PTL 29 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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