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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S12 CLKMOT history

S12 CLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 31,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,040 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CLK was last recorded at 31,040 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,828 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
1,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,040 miles
  • 2024 – 29,828 miles
  • 2023 – 29,519 miles
  • 2022 – 25,172 miles
  • 2020 – 21,208 miles
  • 2019 – 19,958 miles
  • 2018 – 19,609 miles
  • 2017 – 19,234 miles
  • 2016 – 18,700 miles
  • 2015 – 18,380 miles
  • 2014 – 17,161 miles
  • 2013 – 15,507 miles
  • 2012 – 13,769 miles
  • 2011 – 12,250 miles
  • 2010 – 11,474 miles
  • 2009 – 10,838 miles
  • 2008 – 9,177 miles
  • 2006 – 8,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,040 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,040 miles (+1,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,040 miles
    Test number
    607650152282
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass29,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    770110910819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail29,828 miles (+309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    136905421384
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))

  4. Pass29,519 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    779927633414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,172 miles (+3,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    220720473988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer track rod end ball joint gaiter has slight crack but preventing water and dirt ingress

  6. Pass21,208 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    954771835599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,199 miles (+1,241)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,199 miles
    Test number
    162318499117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  8. Pass19,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,958 miles
    Test number
    719714732179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail19,958 miles (+349)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,958 miles
    Test number
    856247234674
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass19,609 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,609 miles
    Test number
    836928364982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,234 miles (+534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,234 miles
    Test number
    669826831528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in inner wing below o/s/f h/lamp but not structural

  12. Pass18,700 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,700 miles
    Test number
    601813366224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,380 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    277121165187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,161 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,161 miles
    Test number
    137717864194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass17,161 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,161 miles
    Test number
    296737264121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,507 miles
    Test number
    756789663102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,507 miles (+1,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,507 miles
    Test number
    495928163144
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass13,769 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,769 miles
    Test number
    425527022092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,250 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,250 miles
    Test number
    937926021085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,474 miles (+636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,474 miles
    Test number
    493550620006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass10,838 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,838 miles
    Test number
    474128609076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,177 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,177 miles
    Test number
    621033508004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,442 miles
    Test number
    343217446475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CLK

Does S12 CLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CLK is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CLK?
The MOT on S12 CLK is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CLK done?
S12 CLK was recorded at 31,040 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
Has S12 CLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CLK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 CLK 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 S12 CLK find?
S12 CLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front fog inop; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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