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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T280 ELUMOT history

T280 ELU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
140,236 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 ELU was last recorded at 140,236 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,028 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
3,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,236 miles
  • 2025 – 139,028 miles
  • 2024 – 135,549 miles
  • 2023 – 129,533 miles
  • 2022 – 125,210 miles
  • 2020 – 121,876 miles
  • 2019 – 120,014 miles
  • 2018 – 115,471 miles
  • 2017 – 111,593 miles
  • 2016 – 107,939 miles
  • 2015 – 103,272 miles
  • 2014 – 97,262 miles
  • 2013 – 95,228 miles
  • 2012 – 93,292 miles
  • 2011 – 90,455 miles
  • 2010 – 87,779 miles
  • 2009 – 85,074 miles
  • 2008 – 81,838 miles
  • 2007 – 78,881 miles
  • 2006 – 76,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,236 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,236 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,236 miles
    Test number
    608448490023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,028 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,028 miles
    Test number
    172062607252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,549 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    849905560277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,533 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    334501701923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,210 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    921860744090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,876 miles (+1,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,876 miles
    Test number
    542816167945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass120,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    596621482908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,014 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    261602469226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,471 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    664154405560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail115,471 miles (+3,878)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    496736049929
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass111,593 miles (+3,654)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    920028702354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass107,939 miles (+4,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    528668039274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,272 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    989411535159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,262 miles (+2,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    815599314126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail95,228 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    706855933145
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass95,228 miles (+1,936)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    828985533122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass93,292 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    646262822134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass90,455 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    589690631177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,779 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    294828320468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,074 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    921932939157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,838 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,838 miles
    Test number
    263023038470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,881 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    852735237161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    191384946186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 ELU

Does T280 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 ELU is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 ELU?
The MOT on T280 ELU is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 ELU done?
T280 ELU was recorded at 140,236 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,204 miles a year.
Has T280 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 ELU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T280 ELU 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 T280 ELU find?
T280 ELU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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