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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T280 SBJMOT history

T280 SBJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,714 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 SBJ was last recorded at 104,714 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,874 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
1,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,714 miles
  • 2025 – 100,874 miles
  • 2024 – 97,704 miles
  • 2023 – 93,495 miles
  • 2022 – 89,880 miles
  • 2021 – 88,077 miles
  • 2020 – 86,659 miles
  • 2019 – 84,080 miles
  • 2018 – 83,609 miles
  • 2017 – 83,328 miles
  • 2016 – 83,216 miles
  • 2015 – 80,959 miles
  • 2014 – 78,559 miles
  • 2013 – 76,014 miles
  • 2012 – 74,697 miles
  • 2011 – 73,535 miles
  • 2010 – 72,455 miles
  • 2009 – 71,396 miles
  • 2008 – 70,133 miles
  • 2007 – 68,421 miles
  • 2006 – 68,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,714 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,714 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,714 miles
    Test number
    267218815688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,874 miles (+3,170)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    408305921527
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass97,704 miles (+4,209)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    200768419430
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel tank. Plastic cover obstructing view
  4. Pass93,495 miles (+3,615)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    934419642213
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass89,880 miles (+1,803)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    676059270154
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass88,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    469962969730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,077 miles (+1,418)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    768381891452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  8. Pass86,659 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,659 miles
    Test number
    314250199334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,080 miles (+471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,080 miles
    Test number
    640982793284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront mount broken
  10. Pass83,609 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,609 miles
    Test number
    149626170334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail83,608 miles (+280)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    173381913754
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass83,328 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    304861854546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,216 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    220994851246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,959 miles (+2,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    577080425242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass78,559 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    976061134083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,014 miles (+1,317)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    179898013402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe to centre section flange deteriorated
  17. Fail74,697 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    756642312031
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust flange & bracket corroding
  18. Pass74,697 miles (+1,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    758602312057
    • NoteFront exhaust flange & bracket corroding
  19. Pass73,535 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    867172411061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail73,530 miles (+1,075)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    297381311054
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass72,455 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    413616130069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,396 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,396 miles
    Test number
    124453429491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Fail71,395 miles (+1,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    450140829032
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  24. Pass70,133 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    192047208078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass68,421 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    961517637047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,359 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    470148666222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres perished

Questions about T280 SBJ

Does T280 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 SBJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 SBJ?
The MOT on T280 SBJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 SBJ done?
T280 SBJ was recorded at 104,714 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,829 miles a year.
Has T280 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 SBJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T280 SBJ 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 SBJ find?
T280 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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