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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

SAO 43MOT history

SAO 43 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

SAO 43 silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,487 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAO 43
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAO 43 was last recorded at 111,487 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,477 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,487 miles
  • 2025 – 109,370 miles
  • 2024 – 106,409 miles
  • 2023 – 104,054 miles
  • 2022 – 102,675 miles
  • 2021 – 101,064 miles
  • 2020 – 100,248 miles
  • 2019 – 98,033 miles
  • 2018 – 93,194 miles
  • 2017 – 88,929 miles
  • 2016 – 83,428 miles
  • 2015 – 76,609 miles
  • 2014 – 68,757 miles
  • 2013 – 60,459 miles
  • 2012 – 54,226 miles
  • 2011 – 46,401 miles
  • 2010 – 40,727 miles
  • 2009 – 35,076 miles
  • 2008 – 29,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion present both rear inner wings to floorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,487 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    742293059539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both rear inner wings to floor

  2. Fail111,477 miles (+2,107)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    998285886551
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both rear inner wings to floor

  3. Pass109,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,370 miles
    Test number
    430953169103
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,370 miles (+2,961)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,370 miles
    Test number
    831542777750
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,409 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    654983945283
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail106,409 miles (+2,355)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    448693498447
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass104,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    371369989205
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail104,054 miles (+1,379)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    850166707866
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass102,675 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,675 miles
    Test number
    898878301141
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque / discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail102,674 miles (+1,610)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,674 miles
    Test number
    175823907248
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque / discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,064 miles (+816)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    317082972531
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque/ discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass100,248 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    615546090088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,247 miles (+2,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    446478760716
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass98,033 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    929132841478
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens slightly deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail98,032 miles (+4,838)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    368347702785
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split /torn. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens slightly deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass93,194 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    823600779505
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Fail93,194 miles (+4,265)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    198254636394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  18. Pass88,929 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,929 miles
    Test number
    868571720969
    • 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)

  19. Pass83,428 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    763667058156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    583787378174
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail76,609 miles (+7,852)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    133779504687
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass68,757 miles (+8,298)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    175060564286
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass60,459 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    357484033263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,458 miles (+6,232)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    127512033293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass54,226 miles (+7,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    839666532255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass46,401 miles (+5,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    319178251229
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing low on outer shoulder.

  27. Pass40,727 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    773499350278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,076 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    752998159267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,073 miles (+5,778)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,073 miles
    Test number
    600477159258
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  30. Pass29,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,295 miles
    Test number
    413653768232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAO 43

What vehicle is registration SAO 43 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAO 43 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Sept 2005. 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 SAO 43 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAO 43 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAO 43?
The MOT on SAO 43 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAO 43 done?
SAO 43 was recorded at 111,487 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
Has SAO 43 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAO 43 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SAO 43 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 SAO 43 find?
SAO 43 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; corrosion present both rear inner wings to floor.

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