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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T453 VEUMOT history

T453 VEU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
123,709 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 VEU was last recorded at 123,709 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,754 miles · 12 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
1,955 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,709 miles
  • 2017 – 121,754 miles
  • 2016 – 116,265 miles
  • 2015 – 109,529 miles
  • 2014 – 102,548 miles
  • 2013 – 96,134 miles
  • 2012 – 87,701 miles
  • 2010 – 83,534 miles
  • 2009 – 81,277 miles
  • 2008 – 78,990 miles
  • 2007 – 75,809 miles
  • 2006 – 59,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,709 miles (+1,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    345172510589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,754 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,754 miles
    Test number
    537254511081
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  3. Fail121,754 miles (+5,489)7 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,754 miles
    Test number
    776214106237
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  4. Pass116,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    496519206879
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering linkage

  5. Fail116,264 miles (+6,735)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    975728700872
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering linkage

  6. Pass109,529 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    998165975146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,500 miles (+6,952)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    277740275171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass102,548 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,548 miles
    Test number
    545090574193
    • NoteFlexi brake hoses cracking

  9. Fail102,547 miles (+6,413)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    155028764138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFlexi brake hoses cracking

  10. Pass96,134 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    379266263101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,701 miles (+4,167)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    917484102079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

  12. Pass83,534 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    582664760251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,277 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    284667669299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    582998568123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,990 miles (+3,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    720998268168
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass75,809 miles (+16,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    103666867104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting to the rear metal brake pipes

  17. Pass59,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    154823556188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 VEU

Does T453 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 VEU expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 VEU?
The MOT on T453 VEU expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 VEU done?
T453 VEU was recorded at 123,709 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has T453 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 VEU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T453 VEU 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 T453 VEU find?
T453 VEU passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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