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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T42 SHCMOT history

T42 SHC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,957 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 SHC was last recorded at 84,957 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,857 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,957 miles
  • 2024 – 84,857 miles
  • 2023 – 84,423 miles
  • 2022 – 83,485 miles
  • 2021 – 82,173 miles
  • 2020 – 81,229 miles
  • 2019 – 80,566 miles
  • 2018 – 79,486 miles
  • 2017 – 78,612 miles
  • 2016 – 77,475 miles
  • 2015 – 76,501 miles
  • 2014 – 74,860 miles
  • 2013 – 72,647 miles
  • 2012 – 71,715 miles
  • 2011 – 70,108 miles
  • 2010 – 67,672 miles
  • 2009 – 65,811 miles
  • 2008 – 63,316 miles
  • 2007 – 58,897 miles
  • 2006 – 52,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,957 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension rusty

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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,957 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    693495602880
    • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension rusty

  2. Pass84,857 miles (+434)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    256704791038
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass84,423 miles (+938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    503706676077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass83,485 miles (+1,312)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    801699395701
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside suspension etc rusty

  5. Pass82,173 miles (+944)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    475101404587
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box worn, but not excessively track rod slight play inner joint (2.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering box worn, but not excessively track rod slight play inner joint (2.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  6. Pass81,229 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    761565775649
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  7. Pass80,566 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    742414904038
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  8. Pass79,486 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    596145034753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    215878311624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,612 miles (+1,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    984307572496
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass77,475 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    246104752883
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit and perrishing

  12. Pass76,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    284884339711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,501 miles (+1,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    310394210557
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass74,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    407931284246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail74,860 miles (+2,213)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    879461284283
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail72,647 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    118644783280
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass72,647 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    277264683243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,715 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    426509982281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail70,108 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    517983181230
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass70,108 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    619033581200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,672 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    683104480293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,811 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    233789889243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,316 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    262168878057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    870087287045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,897 miles (+6,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    972665087044
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass52,365 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    324050796082
    • NoteFront discs corroded-ON LIMIT
    • NoteRear discs corroded

Questions about T42 SHC

Does T42 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 SHC is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T42 SHC?
The MOT on T42 SHC is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 SHC done?
T42 SHC was recorded at 84,957 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has T42 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 SHC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T42 SHC 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 T42 SHC find?
T42 SHC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: underside and suspension rusty.

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