
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T579 UCHMOT history
T579 UCH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 106,286 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T579 UCH
- 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
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T579 UCH was last recorded at 106,286 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,068 miles · 3 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 218 miles
- Average per year
- 2,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,286 miles
- 2024 – 106,068 miles
- 2023 – 106,061 miles
- 2022 – 105,894 miles
- 2021 – 104,221 miles
- 2020 – 103,659 miles
- 2019 – 103,655 miles
- 2018 – 102,354 miles
- 2017 – 99,062 miles
- 2016 – 96,233 miles
- 2015 – 93,856 miles
- 2014 – 90,730 miles
- 2013 – 86,950 miles
- 2012 – 85,568 miles
- 2011 – 83,302 miles
- 2010 – 80,748 miles
- 2009 – 76,482 miles
- 2008 – 70,757 miles
- 2007 – 63,201 miles
- 2006 – 56,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside covers splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner joints/tie rods
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside and offside brakes not locking out (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
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.
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,286 miles (+218)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 106,286 miles
- Test number
- 139162797834
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside covers splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner joints/tie rods
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside and offside brakes not locking out (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
Pass106,068 miles (+7)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 106,068 miles
- Test number
- 721691187309
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline excessive (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light inoperative
Pass106,061 miles (+167)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 106,061 miles
- Test number
- 437563446440
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,894 miles (+1,673)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 105,894 miles
- Test number
- 117087926942
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres manufactured in 2011
- AdvisoryFuel filter rusty
Pass104,221 miles (+31)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 104,221 miles
- Test number
- 338563846293
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust very heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail104,190 miles (+531)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,190 miles
- Test number
- 248582259722
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section bracket mounting has a hole leaking exhaust gas (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front anti roll bar insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in outer bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust very heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,659 miles (+4)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 103,659 miles
- Test number
- 772069702745
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust bracket broken away, system still adequately supported
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flange corroded/weak, bracket broken away
- AdvisoryReversing lights not working
Pass103,655 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,655 miles
- Test number
- 158840774242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken away
Fail103,651 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,651 miles
- Test number
- 167798551548
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken away
Pass102,354 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,354 miles
- Test number
- 601823587037
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust hanger broke (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail102,354 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous10 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,354 miles
- Test number
- 545191171628
- DangerousOffside front tyre has a repair on the shoulder
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust hanger broke (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass99,062 miles (+2,829)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,062 miles
- Test number
- 173282323681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,233 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,233 miles
- Test number
- 274696387369
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side and near side worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust clamps broken
Fail96,233 miles (+2,377)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,233 miles
- Test number
- 161017776080
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust clamps broken
Pass93,856 miles (+3,126)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 93,856 miles
- Test number
- 515772915161
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,730 miles (+3,780)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 90,730 miles
- Test number
- 749888414168
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNsf wheel or tyre out of shape
Pass86,950 miles (+1,382)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 86,950 miles
- Test number
- 259379713428
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOsf tyre splitting on inner wall
Pass85,568 miles (+2,266)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 85,568 miles
- Test number
- 465051522178
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Pass83,302 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 83,302 miles
- Test number
- 499854621147
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass80,748 miles (+4,266)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 80,748 miles
- Test number
- 370367710149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,482 miles (+5,725)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,482 miles
- Test number
- 251144619421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,757 miles (+7,556)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 70,757 miles
- Test number
- 341320328103
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteDisc pads not visible
- NoteExhaust slight deterioration
- NoteSlight rusting on brake pipes
Pass63,201 miles (+6,968)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 63,201 miles
- Test number
- 213225817454
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight rusting on metal brake pipes
Pass56,233 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,233 miles
- Test number
- 310175426162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear disc pads cannot be seen
Questions about T579 UCH
- Does T579 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T579 UCH expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T579 UCH?
- The MOT on T579 UCH expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T579 UCH done?
- T579 UCH was recorded at 106,286 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 2,608 miles a year.
- Has T579 UCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T579 UCH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T579 UCH 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 T579 UCH find?
- T579 UCH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside covers splitting; offside rear inner position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight dim; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner joints/tie rods, and 3 more.
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