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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S54 MCSMOT history

S54 MCS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
96,461 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 MCS was last recorded at 96,461 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,529 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,932 miles
Average per year
3,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,461 miles
  • 2023 – 92,529 miles
  • 2022 – 88,172 miles
  • 2021 – 84,123 miles
  • 2020 – 79,348 miles
  • 2019 – 74,666 miles
  • 2018 – 68,470 miles
  • 2017 – 61,823 miles
  • 2016 – 58,804 miles
  • 2015 – 58,304 miles
  • 2014 – 55,557 miles
  • 2013 – 52,202 miles
  • 2012 – 49,339 miles
  • 2011 – 46,747 miles
  • 2010 – 45,482 miles
  • 2009 – 44,459 miles
  • 2008 – 43,921 miles
  • 2007 – 42,879 miles
  • 2006 – 41,355 miles
  • 2005 – 38,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,461 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,461 miles (+3,932)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    446450113378
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,529 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    111015274947
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail92,527 miles (+4,355)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    339991442433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding AFTER HAND BRAKE WAS APPLIED (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,172 miles (+4,049)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    177814026208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,123 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    442897330271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,107 miles (+4,759)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    671319069383
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,348 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    767538310240
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail79,344 miles (+4,678)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    554884349884
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,666 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    332334294924
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 4 arms 2 on each side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail74,665 miles (+6,195)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,665 miles
    Test number
    288135303102
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 4 arms 2 on each side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,470 miles (+6,647)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    489028498837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,823 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    744881638902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass58,804 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,804 miles
    Test number
    681362777258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,304 miles
    Test number
    322484623356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,304 miles (+2,747)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,304 miles
    Test number
    658458722395
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,557 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    456580754475
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass52,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    388722753353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,202 miles (+2,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    889231753301
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,339 miles (+2,592)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    827795242367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded

  20. Pass46,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    188570951392
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  21. Fail46,747 miles (+1,265)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    497860151342
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Pass45,482 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    470701850314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s steering idler arm slight play

  23. Fail45,482 miles (+1,023)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    400800350343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s steering idler arm slight play

  24. Pass44,459 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    760109349393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteTyre on nearside front is cracked and perished

  25. Fail44,459 miles (+538)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    791575449382
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass43,921 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,921 miles
    Test number
    863373358394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,879 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,879 miles
    Test number
    271262597203
    • DangerousNearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on tread / sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail42,879 miles (+1,524)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,879 miles
    Test number
    142231297281
    • DangerousNearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on tread / sidewalls
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,355 miles (+2,958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,355 miles
    Test number
    762038356231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread

  30. Pass38,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    581194605322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 MCS

Does S54 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 MCS expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 MCS?
The MOT on S54 MCS expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 MCS done?
S54 MCS was recorded at 96,461 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
Has S54 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 MCS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S54 MCS 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 S54 MCS find?
S54 MCS passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.

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