Mercedes-Benz CLK
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T242 VFLMOT history
T242 VFL is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2024
- Mileage
- 142,011 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 VFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 VFL was last recorded at 142,011 miles on 17 May 2023, 10,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 131,472 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,539 miles
- Average per year
- 4,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,011 miles
- 2022 – 131,472 miles
- 2021 – 119,835 miles
- 2020 – 118,946 miles
- 2019 – 116,887 miles
- 2018 – 113,942 miles
- 2017 – 108,684 miles
- 2016 – 100,245 miles
- 2015 – 94,451 miles
- 2014 – 87,390 miles
- 2013 – 79,631 miles
- 2011 – 79,525 miles
- 2009 – 78,352 miles
- 2008 – 76,873 miles
- 2007 – 75,382 miles
- 2006 – 71,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,011 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,011 miles (+10,539)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 142,011 miles
- Test number
- 555507567124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,472 miles (+11,637)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,472 miles
- Test number
- 959656585286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,835 miles (+26)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,835 miles
- Test number
- 736611834993
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail119,809 miles (+863)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,809 miles
- Test number
- 582372255058
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,946 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 118,946 miles
- Test number
- 841645771647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,941 miles (+9)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,941 miles
- Test number
- 748724179821
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail118,932 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,932 miles
- Test number
- 940574704934
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,887 miles (+216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 116,887 miles
- Test number
- 195195030690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,671 miles (+2,729)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,671 miles
- Test number
- 281162811644
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,942 miles (+5,258)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 113,942 miles
- Test number
- 792799951132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCat noisy
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass108,684 miles (+8,439)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 108,684 miles
- Test number
- 148687705956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,245 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,245 miles
- Test number
- 168699813748
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 979994445099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,451 miles (+7,061)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,451 miles
- Test number
- 746113245001
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,390 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 87,390 miles
- Test number
- 148427504489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,341 miles (+7,710)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,341 miles
- Test number
- 275543304092
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,631 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 79,631 miles
- Test number
- 566563203031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,525 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 79,525 miles
- Test number
- 405501851483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,185 miles (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 79,185 miles
- Test number
- 918046801070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,352 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,352 miles
- Test number
- 823387059386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,873 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,873 miles
- Test number
- 461318458453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,382 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,382 miles
- Test number
- 311555957351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,739 miles (+2,498)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 73,739 miles
- Test number
- 112003407039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 71,241 miles
- Test number
- 802774606071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T242 VFL
- Does T242 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T242 VFL expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T242 VFL?
- The MOT on T242 VFL expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T242 VFL done?
- T242 VFL was recorded at 142,011 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 4,076 miles a year.
- Has T242 VFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 VFL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on T242 VFL 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 T242 VFL find?
- T242 VFL passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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