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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

T55 AVLMOT history

T55 AVL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,517 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 AVL was last recorded at 172,517 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 9,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,709 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,808 miles
Average per year
9,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,517 miles
  • 2025 – 162,709 miles
  • 2024 – 157,789 miles
  • 2023 – 155,677 miles
  • 2022 – 144,886 miles
  • 2021 – 136,487 miles
  • 2020 – 132,665 miles
  • 2019 – 123,796 miles
  • 2018 – 116,415 miles
  • 2017 – 106,499 miles
  • 2016 – 95,894 miles
  • 2015 – 84,767 miles
  • 2014 – 65,464 miles
  • 2013 – 55,956 miles
  • 2012 – 44,970 miles
  • 2011 – 35,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,517 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under seal

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,517 miles (+9,808)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,517 miles
    Test number
    321162366402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under seal

  2. Pass162,709 miles (+4,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,709 miles
    Test number
    842539089576
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass157,789 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,789 miles
    Test number
    686082081256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail157,780 miles (+2,103)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,780 miles
    Test number
    727916738949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass155,677 miles (+10,791)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,677 miles
    Test number
    128401794897
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,886 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    465634379412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f spring corroded on lower tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,885 miles (+8,398)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,885 miles
    Test number
    510320592935
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f rearmost suspension arm balljoint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f frontmost suspension arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f spring corroded on lower tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,487 miles (+3,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,487 miles
    Test number
    700101448148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brakes slightly binding

  9. Pass132,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    184359006893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,665 miles (+8,869)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    805928414405
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass123,796 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    476880603538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,415 miles (+9,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,415 miles
    Test number
    792111687666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,499 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    504105932957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake 18%

  14. Fail106,499 miles (+10,605)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    769812495205
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake 18%

  15. Pass95,894 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    816993206879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail95,850 miles (+11,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    741085454280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,767 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    316521365158
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  18. Fail84,766 miles (+19,302)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    289240065129
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass65,464 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,464 miles
    Test number
    127362914179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,956 miles (+10,986)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    359289403155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut o/s/f tyre outter sidewall

  21. Pass44,970 miles (+9,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    769543602181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    286446411109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 AVL

Does T55 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 AVL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 AVL?
The MOT on T55 AVL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 AVL done?
T55 AVL was recorded at 172,517 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,249 miles a year.
Has T55 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 AVL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 AVL 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 T55 AVL find?
T55 AVL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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