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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T344 TFWMOT history

T344 TFW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2023
Mileage
143,213 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T344 TFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T344 TFW was last recorded at 143,213 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 1,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,900 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,313 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,213 miles
  • 2021 – 141,900 miles
  • 2020 – 141,883 miles
  • 2019 – 139,782 miles
  • 2018 – 137,789 miles
  • 2017 – 136,427 miles
  • 2015 – 134,996 miles
  • 2014 – 133,718 miles
  • 2013 – 131,523 miles
  • 2012 – 126,362 miles
  • 2011 – 122,678 miles
  • 2009 – 120,505 miles
  • 2008 – 119,477 miles
  • 2007 – 117,324 miles
  • 2006 – 111,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,213 miles
  • AdvisoryFront slight play in front steering idler arms
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,213 miles (+1,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,213 miles
    Test number
    266381863665
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in front steering idler arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,900 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,900 miles
    Test number
    969622668701
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s alloy wheels buckled
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded rear
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering system

  3. Fail141,883 miles (+2,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    408012803473
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,782 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    621821016607
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,725 miles (+1,936)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    556980919950
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,789 miles
    Test number
    268495395243
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Fail137,782 miles (+1,355)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    795312183678
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass136,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,427 miles
    Test number
    964712816244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,427 miles (+1,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,427 miles
    Test number
    153699652844
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass134,996 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,996 miles
    Test number
    718476075027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,718 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,718 miles
    Test number
    888386254028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,523 miles (+5,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,523 miles
    Test number
    437919273036
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass126,362 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    505696272060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,678 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    678341781054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,505 miles (+1,028)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    102789689242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass119,477 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    119,477 miles
    Test number
    314543538110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,324 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    191831717262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/r chassis to flex hose brake pipe is greased

  18. Fail117,324 miles (+6,086)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    690531117250
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass111,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    864742896152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,238 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    213162996456
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T344 TFW

Does T344 TFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T344 TFW expired on 11 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T344 TFW?
The MOT on T344 TFW expired on 11 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T344 TFW done?
T344 TFW was recorded at 143,213 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has T344 TFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T344 TFW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T344 TFW 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 T344 TFW find?
T344 TFW passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front slight play in front steering idler arms; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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