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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S742 KBAMOT history

S742 KBA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,627 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 KBA was last recorded at 111,627 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 6,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,545 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,082 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,627 miles
  • 2025 – 105,545 miles
  • 2024 – 101,258 miles
  • 2023 – 96,364 miles
  • 2022 – 92,688 miles
  • 2021 – 87,864 miles
  • 2020 – 84,454 miles
  • 2019 – 80,716 miles
  • 2018 – 77,065 miles
  • 2017 – 74,854 miles
  • 2016 – 69,412 miles
  • 2015 – 63,406 miles
  • 2014 – 55,085 miles
  • 2013 – 42,924 miles
  • 2012 – 37,337 miles
  • 2011 – 35,585 miles
  • 2010 – 35,559 miles
  • 2009 – 35,529 miles
  • 2008 – 35,479 miles
  • 2007 – 34,737 miles
  • 2006 – 32,010 miles
  • 2005 – 29,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,627 miles (+6,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    546057867770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,545 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    642239268413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass101,258 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,258 miles
    Test number
    330311830130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,364 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    122646916577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,688 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    596783427795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass87,864 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    265144590514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,454 miles (+3,738)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    136675842651
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,716 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    757071149814
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,716 miles (+3,651)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    200919571424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,065 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    762133474966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,854 miles
    Test number
    867987452651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,854 miles (+5,442)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,854 miles
    Test number
    464686755461
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass69,412 miles (+6,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    276924920858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

  14. Pass63,406 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    114096142332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,085 miles (+12,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    246886984229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,924 miles (+5,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,924 miles
    Test number
    207068173215
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass37,337 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    877863362251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,585 miles (+26)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    697536451233
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  19. Pass35,559 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    710950780252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,529 miles (+50)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    331973379245
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket splitting
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteOffside headlamp aim at lowest point allowed
    • NoteRear number plate becoming insecure
    • NoteSome corrosion on coil springs
    • NoteSome corrosion on shock absorbers

  21. Pass35,479 miles (+742)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    380877188422
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre at 2mm
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket splitting
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteShock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

  22. Pass34,737 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,737 miles
    Test number
    761705977249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,010 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,010 miles
    Test number
    311076776448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    341061075410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 KBA

Does S742 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 KBA is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 KBA?
The MOT on S742 KBA is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 KBA done?
S742 KBA was recorded at 111,627 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has S742 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 KBA has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S742 KBA 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 S742 KBA find?
S742 KBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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