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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T257 KBUMOT history

T257 KBU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,402 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 KBU was last recorded at 140,402 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2013: 86,875 miles, lower than 91,120 miles on 3 May 2012.

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
139,155 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,402 miles
  • 2025 – 139,155 miles
  • 2024 – 137,666 miles
  • 2023 – 135,635 miles
  • 2022 – 134,361 miles
  • 2021 – 129,926 miles
  • 2020 – 127,927 miles
  • 2019 – 125,105 miles
  • 2018 – 120,971 miles
  • 2017 – 115,836 miles
  • 2016 – 110,256 miles
  • 2015 – 105,267 miles
  • 2014 – 101,103 miles
  • 2013 – 86,875 miles
  • 2012 – 91,120 miles
  • 2011 – 85,414 miles
  • 2010 – 80,372 miles
  • 2009 – 75,461 miles
  • 2008 – 68,697 miles
  • 2007 – 63,047 miles
  • 2006 – 57,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,402 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside andoff side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side, inne sill and outer sill (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,402 miles (+1,247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    560604195112
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside andoff side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side, inne sill and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,155 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    908533245825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,150 miles (+1,484)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,150 miles
    Test number
    822473524607
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch connection to Abs Pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor excessively corroded within shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch to strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded With in 30cm of front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,666 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,666 miles
    Test number
    465192424960
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,663 miles (+2,028)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,663 miles
    Test number
    592015834445
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass135,635 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,635 miles
    Test number
    757702438001
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end boots perished

  7. Pass134,361 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,361 miles
    Test number
    856020247673
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,361 miles (+4,435)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,361 miles
    Test number
    458184099103
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,926 miles (+1,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,926 miles
    Test number
    994476810293
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing thin
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wheel bearings

  10. Pass127,927 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    840503545730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,105 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    288712738495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    893603365630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,969 miles (+5,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,969 miles
    Test number
    988756462544
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass115,836 miles (+5,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    489729436895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass110,256 miles (+4,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    690607456768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,267 miles (+4,164)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    736128635182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing off on inside edge.

  17. Pass101,103 miles (+14,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    599132934115
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing off on inside edges.

  18. Pass86,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    205473833180
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin on inner edges

  19. Fail86,875 miles (-4,245)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    638983133192
    • Repaired at testFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin on inner edges

  20. Pass91,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    807914922143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,120 miles (+5,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    417323022145
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,414 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,414 miles
    Test number
    136277831165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,372 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,372 miles
    Test number
    224860940443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,461 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    960152739138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,460 miles (+6,763)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    630041739166
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass68,697 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    280707838421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,047 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    182534537125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    484702846108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 KBU

Does T257 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 KBU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T257 KBU?
The MOT on T257 KBU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 KBU done?
T257 KBU was recorded at 140,402 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has T257 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 KBU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T257 KBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T257 KBU find?
T257 KBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; front wheel bearing has slight play nearside andoff side; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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