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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T424 VEVMOT history

T424 VEV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2021
Mileage
80,590 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T424 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T424 VEV was last recorded at 80,590 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 3,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2017: 48,568 miles, lower than 94,786 miles on 30 Apr 2016.

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
77,479 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,111 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 80,590 miles
  • 2020 – 77,479 miles
  • 2019 – 67,602 miles
  • 2018 – 57,969 miles
  • 2017 – 48,568 miles
  • 2016 – 94,786 miles
  • 2015 – 82,683 miles
  • 2014 – 72,909 miles
  • 2013 – 66,040 miles
  • 2012 – 59,606 miles
  • 2011 – 54,114 miles
  • 2010 – 51,983 miles
  • 2009 – 50,252 miles
  • 2008 – 47,448 miles
  • 2007 – 44,299 miles
  • 2006 – 38,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,590 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure mounting after middle box corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated around brake pipe retaining brackets (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (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))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust heat shield loose and rear clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,590 miles (+3,111)13 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    500404590320
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mounting after middle box corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated around brake pipe retaining brackets (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,479 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    790450892820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrodtion near n/s/f jacking point
    • AdvisoryCorrosion near brake pipe lines,( in centre)

  3. Fail77,479 miles (+9,877)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    542133128074
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrodtion near n/s/f jacking point
    • AdvisoryCorrosion near brake pipe lines,( in centre)

  4. Pass67,602 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    717545508163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose and rear clamp corroded

  5. Fail67,601 miles (+9,632)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    791917353278
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen ???? looks like wrong headlight ????? (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose and rear clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

  6. Pass57,969 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,969 miles
    Test number
    850912046904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,743 miles (+9,175)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    458401406422
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass48,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    121171935651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail48,568 miles (-46,218)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    710895012290
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass94,786 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    513643141361
    • AdvisoryALL 4 SHOCK ABORBER CASINGS corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT OUTER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER BRACKET corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY (OUTER EDGE) BUT TREAD DEPTH OK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK - Rear differential
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT UPPER BALL- JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW + OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail94,782 miles (+12,099)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    734775663570
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FRONT & REAR (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 SHOCK ABORBER CASINGS corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT OUTER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER BRACKET corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY (OUTER EDGE) BUT TREAD DEPTH OK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK - Rear differential
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT UPPER BALL- JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW + OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass82,683 miles (+9,774)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    237874325456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak fron rear differential

  13. Fail72,909 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    276280924439
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass72,909 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    665010824114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,040 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    179732923164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass66,040 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    687712323120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,606 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    347626212100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,521 miles (+5,407)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    458332412190
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass54,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    686269711174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,114 miles (+2,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    966149011135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass51,983 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    282484830140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,252 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    140046899070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • Note2 nails in offside rear tyre tread
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil leaks to rear axle
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch
    • NoteSlight play to offside front trackrod inner balljoint

  23. Fail50,252 miles (+2,804)2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    233086599007
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • Note2 nails in offside rear tyre tread
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil leaks to rear axle
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch
    • NoteSlight play to offside front trackrod inner balljoint

  24. Pass47,448 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,448 miles
    Test number
    951186198011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,299 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    701593827169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    591473226111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T424 VEV

Does T424 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T424 VEV expired on 13 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T424 VEV?
The MOT on T424 VEV expired on 13 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T424 VEV done?
T424 VEV was recorded at 80,590 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has T424 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T424 VEV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T424 VEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T424 VEV find?
T424 VEV failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 13 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: exhaust system insecure mounting after middle box corroded away; nearside floor excessively deteriorated around brake pipe retaining brackets; nearside front floor excessively deteriorated, and 20 more.

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