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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

T121 BJCMOT history

T121 BJC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,495 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 BJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 BJC was last recorded at 162,495 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2015: 10,242 miles, lower than 104,158 miles on 9 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,971 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,524 miles
Average per year
6,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,495 miles
  • 2025 – 156,971 miles
  • 2024 – 156,044 miles
  • 2023 – 155,675 miles
  • 2022 – 155,329 miles
  • 2021 – 154,860 miles
  • 2019 – 152,009 miles
  • 2018 – 139,883 miles
  • 2017 – 129,794 miles
  • 2016 – 120,525 miles
  • 2015 – 10,242 miles
  • 2014 – 104,158 miles
  • 2013 – 98,980 miles
  • 2012 – 94,230 miles
  • 2011 – 89,792 miles
  • 2010 – 78,639 miles
  • 2009 – 64,987 miles
  • 2007 – 50,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass discolouring
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,495 miles
    Test number
    198520782811
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass discolouring
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,495 miles (+5,524)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,495 miles
    Test number
    107813436087
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass discolouring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    553791498146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror discoloured

  4. Fail156,971 miles (+927)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    617461350818
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass156,044 miles (+369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,044 miles
    Test number
    142953858199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass155,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,675 miles
    Test number
    551690299910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail155,675 miles (+346)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,675 miles
    Test number
    803375700274
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass155,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    732991869189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail155,329 miles (+469)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    238874420699
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass154,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    860852984523
    • AdvisoryHeadlight patterns just visible

  11. Fail154,860 miles (+2,851)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    690453501746
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured also perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryHeadlight patterns just visible

  12. Pass152,009 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    471890453760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail151,688 miles (+11,805)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,688 miles
    Test number
    140887285799
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass139,883 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,883 miles
    Test number
    585194389372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,837 miles (+10,043)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    245225194231
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass129,794 miles (+9,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,794 miles
    Test number
    432574376755
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lens condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass120,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    456353728940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,525 miles (+110,283)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    338947475781
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald outer shoulder

  19. Pass10,242 miles (-93,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,242 miles
    Test number
    799600505133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass104,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    175359594033
    • 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)

  21. Fail104,158 miles (+5,178)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    289229894087
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass98,980 miles (+21)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    767960003189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCrack in mid section exhaust
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres balded on outer shoulders none testible tread
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  23. Fail98,959 miles (+4,729)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    247235393002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCrack in mid section exhaust
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres balded on outer shoulders none testible tread
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  24. Pass94,230 miles (+4,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    379903092093
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres geeting low on shoulders
    • NoteFull plastic covers fitted

  25. Pass89,792 miles (+11,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    678104381053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass78,639 miles (+13,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,639 miles
    Test number
    251131520082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,987 miles (+14,860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    261078229030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,127 miles
    Test number
    434906397267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 BJC

Does T121 BJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 BJC is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 BJC?
The MOT on T121 BJC is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 BJC done?
T121 BJC was recorded at 162,495 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
Has T121 BJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 BJC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 BJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T121 BJC find?
T121 BJC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside door mirror glass discolouring, and 1 more.

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