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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T451 LAFMOT history

T451 LAF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
171,717 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 LAF
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
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 LAF was last recorded at 171,717 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,512 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,717 miles
  • 2021 – 168,512 miles
  • 2020 – 167,804 miles
  • 2018 – 158,041 miles
  • 2016 – 148,317 miles
  • 2015 – 142,448 miles
  • 2014 – 134,495 miles
  • 2013 – 132,499 miles
  • 2012 – 131,997 miles
  • 2011 – 125,002 miles
  • 2010 – 116,116 miles
  • 2009 – 109,467 miles
  • 2008 – 98,903 miles
  • 2007 – 87,317 miles
  • 2006 – 73,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,717 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,717 miles
    Test number
    236833832516
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail171,718 miles (+3,206)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,718 miles
    Test number
    305320096466
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,512 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,512 miles
    Test number
    533425995173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has all over corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing and nsf inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and subrames have all over corrosion and covered in underseal

  4. Fail168,512 miles (+708)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,512 miles
    Test number
    277091716879
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has all over corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing and nsf inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and subrames have all over corrosion and covered in underseal

  5. Pass167,804 miles (+9,763)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,804 miles
    Test number
    125007665800
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass158,041 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,041 miles
    Test number
    352355203521
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail158,041 miles (+9,724)7 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,041 miles
    Test number
    702468490415
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,317 miles
    Test number
    202406516655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,317 miles (+5,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,317 miles
    Test number
    782957871743
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass142,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,448 miles
    Test number
    608467545115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail142,448 miles (+7,953)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,448 miles
    Test number
    215786345436
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass134,495 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,495 miles
    Test number
    157938294460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass132,499 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    545199913185
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass131,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    131,997 miles
    Test number
    426721372107
    • NoteBrake discs pitting

  15. Fail131,997 miles (+6,995)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,997 miles
    Test number
    999465762135
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake discs pitting

  16. Pass125,002 miles (+50)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    805295361159
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBlack line across front number plate slightly covering letters
    • NoteO/s/r disc slight pitting

  17. Fail124,952 miles (+8,836)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    229504161143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBlack line across front number plate slightly covering letters
    • NoteO/s/r disc slight pitting

  18. Pass116,116 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,116 miles
    Test number
    321721860134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass109,467 miles (+10,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    791376959154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass98,903 miles (+11,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    463285958163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,317 miles (+13,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    554250937196
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    183049556166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,440 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    861459356193
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T451 LAF

Does T451 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 LAF expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 LAF?
The MOT on T451 LAF expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 LAF done?
T451 LAF was recorded at 171,717 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has T451 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 LAF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T451 LAF 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 T451 LAF find?
T451 LAF passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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