Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc
R16 BMBMOT history
R16 BMB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 100,737 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 BMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 BMB was last recorded at 100,737 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,657 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,080 miles
- Average per year
- 4,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,737 miles
- 2025 – 95,657 miles
- 2024 – 91,266 miles
- 2023 – 86,422 miles
- 2022 – 85,208 miles
- 2021 – 84,830 miles
- 2020 – 83,578 miles
- 2019 – 82,050 miles
- 2018 – 79,665 miles
- 2017 – 77,927 miles
- 2016 – 70,816 miles
- 2015 – 60,903 miles
- 2014 – 52,909 miles
- 2013 – 45,837 miles
- 2012 – 40,351 miles
- 2011 – 33,292 miles
- 2010 – 31,072 miles
- 2009 – 25,872 miles
- 2008 – 22,678 miles
- 2007 – 16,551 miles
- 2006 – 12,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,737 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 100,737 miles
- Test number
- 767085236608
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,737 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,737 miles
- Test number
- 774509361604
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,657 miles (+4,391)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 95,657 miles
- Test number
- 911631779808
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded near handbrake cable area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat not adjustable back and forth
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass91,266 miles (+44)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,266 miles
- Test number
- 925164909708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail91,222 miles (+4,800)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,222 miles
- Test number
- 190521224897
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,422 miles (+1,214)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 86,422 miles
- Test number
- 485740445829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,208 miles (+378)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 85,208 miles
- Test number
- 317587871601
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass84,830 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,830 miles
- Test number
- 971883724302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,578 miles (+1,528)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 410375626475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,050 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,050 miles
- Test number
- 703670601536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,049 miles (+2,384)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,049 miles
- Test number
- 158100989887
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass79,665 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 79,665 miles
- Test number
- 856263777977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,927 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,927 miles
- Test number
- 407936556045
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,816 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,816 miles
- Test number
- 584558597392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,903 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,903 miles
- Test number
- 406626525046
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass52,909 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,909 miles
- Test number
- 178537424076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteO/s/r light lens condensated
Fail52,909 miles (+7,072)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,909 miles
- Test number
- 749197324060
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAdvise tracking check
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on edges
- NoteO/s/r light lens condensated
Pass45,837 miles (+5,486)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 45,837 miles
- Test number
- 958638233069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,351 miles
- Test number
- 259037232054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,347 miles (+7,055)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,347 miles
- Test number
- 217577132005
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,292 miles (+2,220)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,292 miles
- Test number
- 597868231018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs pitted inner face
Pass31,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,072 miles
- Test number
- 294793400455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,073 miles (+5,201)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,073 miles
- Test number
- 211403400117
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,872 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 25,872 miles
- Test number
- 693487879065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,678 miles (+6,127)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 22,678 miles
- Test number
- 300611808182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,551 miles (+3,622)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 16,551 miles
- Test number
- 600707207180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 12,929 miles
- Test number
- 860428586140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 BMB
- Does R16 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BMB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 BMB?
- The MOT on R16 BMB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 BMB done?
- R16 BMB was recorded at 100,737 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
- Has R16 BMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 BMB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 BMB 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 R16 BMB find?
- R16 BMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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