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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

T5 EKNMOT history

T5 EKN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2021 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2021
Mileage
100,354 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 EKN was last recorded at 100,354 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,092 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,354 miles
  • 2021 – 98,501 miles
  • 2020 – 97,012 miles
  • 2019 – 94,513 miles
  • 2018 – 91,506 miles
  • 2017 – 87,706 miles
  • 2016 – 82,643 miles
  • 2015 – 82,153 miles
  • 2014 – 78,529 miles
  • 2013 – 75,078 miles
  • 2012 – 73,064 miles
  • 2011 – 69,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,354 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unable to be tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal type substances (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coved in under body seal type substances

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust mounting defective both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,354 miles (+262)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    943512207498
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unable to be tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal type substances (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coved in under body seal type substances
  2. Fail100,092 miles (+1,591)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,092 miles
    Test number
    150903575744
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front, rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front, front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in an underseal type substance (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle undersealed
  3. Fail98,501 miles (+19)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    606557942792
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both beam patterns are incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear camera covering part of the numberplate (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail98,482 miles (+1,470)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    310086930453
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontal arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both, shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,012 miles (+2,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    518290475924
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,513 miles (+3,007)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    726832777614
    • MinorCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,506 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    550957805521
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  8. Fail91,461 miles (+3,755)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    387545538068
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  9. Pass87,706 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    583956689393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box
  10. Fail87,693 miles (+5,050)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    740449398576
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box
  11. Pass82,643 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    548448307238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,153 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,153 miles
    Test number
    945771764488
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have light surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  13. Pass78,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    487423014281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,523 miles (+1,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    998903014276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass76,536 miles (+1,458)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    715750324141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass75,078 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    649616703174
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail75,078 miles (+2,014)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    675170903170
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass73,064 miles (+3,739)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    307569402165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass69,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    555302961026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EKN

Does T5 EKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 EKN expired on 26 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 EKN?
The MOT on T5 EKN expired on 26 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 EKN done?
T5 EKN was recorded at 100,354 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 2,291 miles a year.
Has T5 EKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EKN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 EKN 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 T5 EKN find?
T5 EKN failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested unable to be tested due to leaking caliper; offside front hydraulic brake calliper leaking; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front, front lower suspension arm, and 5 more.

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