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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

RCB 542MOT history

RCB 542 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

RCB 542 silver 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,601 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCB 542
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCB 542 was last recorded at 50,601 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,580 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,021 miles
Average per year
1,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,601 miles
  • 2025 – 49,580 miles
  • 2024 – 49,012 miles
  • 2023 – 48,016 miles
  • 2021 – 47,415 miles
  • 2020 – 47,114 miles
  • 2019 – 46,516 miles
  • 2018 – 45,436 miles
  • 2017 – 44,355 miles
  • 2015 – 42,260 miles
  • 2014 – 37,418 miles
  • 2013 – 33,409 miles
  • 2012 – 28,871 miles
  • 2011 – 22,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tapeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,601 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    749448845296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

  2. Pass49,580 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    268109949868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

  3. Pass49,012 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    654095651908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

  4. Fail48,979 miles (+963)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    726767033988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (CENTRAL) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

  5. Pass48,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    517619019827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail48,016 miles (+601)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    889465988452
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,415 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    353981914218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail47,413 miles (+299)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    463780195872
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,114 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    740098412317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    777618533959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail46,516 miles (+1,080)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    983421624658
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,436 miles (+1,081)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    360941782994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass44,355 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    784917244318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass42,260 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    448621145179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    337979224143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,418 miles (+4,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    699999324192
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Fail33,409 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    347129993063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass33,409 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    399069693035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,871 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    917006062009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,194 miles
    Test number
    617079551016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCB 542

What vehicle is registration RCB 542 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCB 542 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Mar 2008. 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 RCB 542 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCB 542 is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCB 542?
The MOT on RCB 542 is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCB 542 done?
RCB 542 was recorded at 50,601 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,894 miles a year.
Has RCB 542 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCB 542 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on RCB 542 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 RCB 542 find?
RCB 542 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front fog light lens broken; nearside rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape.

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