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Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S97 YABMOT history

S97 YAB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,321 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 YAB was last recorded at 144,321 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,025 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,296 miles
Average per year
4,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,321 miles
  • 2025 – 141,025 miles
  • 2024 – 136,506 miles
  • 2023 – 131,894 miles
  • 2022 – 130,247 miles
  • 2021 – 126,342 miles
  • 2019 – 124,907 miles
  • 2018 – 123,274 miles
  • 2017 – 122,152 miles
  • 2016 – 121,236 miles
  • 2015 – 118,705 miles
  • 2014 – 110,905 miles
  • 2013 – 107,653 miles
  • 2012 – 102,128 miles
  • 2010 – 97,362 miles
  • 2009 – 78,691 miles
  • 2008 – 72,102 miles
  • 2007 – 66,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,321 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS headlight lens are frosted (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Oil leak Diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,321 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,321 miles
    Test number
    593794603237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,025 miles (+4,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,025 miles
    Test number
    520880026861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,506 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    255670242290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,894 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,894 miles
    Test number
    623022670307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,247 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,247 miles
    Test number
    371344692995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,342 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    281971579032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,253 miles (+1,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    769088293187
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault when brakes applied (7.12 (e))

  8. Pass124,907 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    702420910160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,274 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    634143355471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS headlight lens are frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in the NSF and OSF hub assembly

  10. Fail123,274 miles (+1,122)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    655116906771
    • FailureRear coil spring broken NS and OS (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS headlight lens are frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in the NSF and OSF hub assembly

  11. Pass122,152 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,152 miles
    Test number
    601853090053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler over flow pipe perished
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlight lens are frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs on the braking surface

  12. Fail122,152 miles (+916)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,152 miles
    Test number
    290994737910
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filler pipe/neck or tank (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlight lens are frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs on the braking surface

  13. Pass121,236 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    551203501053
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass118,705 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    565536965059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail118,705 miles (+1,790)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    846166165063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass116,915 miles (+6,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    819213515014
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil.
    • NoteSlight free play in the NS and OS hub assembly.

  17. Fail110,905 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    676329444096
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass110,905 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    865369744057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,653 miles (+5,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    237747753021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass102,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,128 miles
    Test number
    588982352062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,128 miles (+4,766)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,128 miles
    Test number
    197251252471
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing to outer edges

  22. Pass97,362 miles (+18,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    330268370277
    • NoteOil leak from axle

  23. Pass78,691 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    334241269028
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteFront stay bar under car rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and getting low
    • NoteOffsaide mirror glass

  24. Fail78,689 miles (+6,587)1 dangerous6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    413515359031
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteFront stay bar under car rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and getting low
    • NoteOffsaide mirror glass
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted and warn
    • NoteSlight runout front discs

  25. Pass72,102 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    792488338022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    510119057009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,725 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    880134857079
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyre edges wearing.

Questions about S97 YAB

Does S97 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 YAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 YAB?
The MOT on S97 YAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 YAB done?
S97 YAB was recorded at 144,321 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
Has S97 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 YAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S97 YAB 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 S97 YAB find?
S97 YAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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