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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

RJL 73MOT history

RJL 73 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

RJL 73 blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,074 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJL 73
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJL 73 was last recorded at 69,074 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,670 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,074 miles
  • 2025 – 68,670 miles
  • 2024 – 67,906 miles
  • 2023 – 67,169 miles
  • 2022 – 66,197 miles
  • 2021 – 65,354 miles
  • 2020 – 64,461 miles
  • 2019 – 62,567 miles
  • 2018 – 59,800 miles
  • 2017 – 56,050 miles
  • 2016 – 51,948 miles
  • 2015 – 44,657 miles
  • 2014 – 37,223 miles
  • 2013 – 33,429 miles
  • 2011 – 31,066 miles
  • 2010 – 28,225 miles
  • 2009 – 26,059 miles
  • 2008 – 23,344 miles
  • 2007 – 19,924 miles
  • 2006 – 17,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,074 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front exhaust bracket loose and rattlingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear noise from inside brakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWipers smearing

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,074 miles (+404)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    862587753786
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front exhaust bracket loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear noise from inside brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  2. Pass68,670 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    315096234087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front exhaust bracket loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear noise from inside brake

  3. Pass67,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    674840222946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,906 miles (+737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    923210695117
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass67,169 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    365165478801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,197 miles (+843)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    436999958154
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines perished

  7. Pass65,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    629532240210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,354 miles (+893)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    454637277506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass64,461 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,461 miles
    Test number
    528557746764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,442 miles (+1,875)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    695531761506
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,567 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    826093582265
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail62,552 miles (+2,752)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,552 miles
    Test number
    525366904620
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass59,800 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    240053848570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,050 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    453276511084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,948 miles
    Test number
    411214665691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,948 miles (+7,291)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,948 miles
    Test number
    581296045493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,657 miles (+7,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    335372955125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass37,223 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    869717754042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,429 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    835669253014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass31,066 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    677471341305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,225 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    580136520387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,059 miles
    Test number
    632803449357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,059 miles (+2,715)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,059 miles
    Test number
    882241249376
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass23,344 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    670436838300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    450860647406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,924 miles (+2,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    644510647308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass17,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,320 miles
    Test number
    872824536377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RJL 73

What vehicle is registration RJL 73 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJL 73 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Dec 2003. 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 RJL 73 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJL 73 is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJL 73?
The MOT on RJL 73 is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJL 73 done?
RJL 73 was recorded at 69,074 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has RJL 73 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJL 73 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on RJL 73 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 RJL 73 find?
RJL 73 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 4 more.

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