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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T709 ELUMOT history

T709 ELU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
90,080 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T709 ELU
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T709 ELU was last recorded at 90,080 miles on 1 Jun 2024, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,794 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
3,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,080 miles
  • 2023 – 89,794 miles
  • 2022 – 86,361 miles
  • 2020 – 82,136 miles
  • 2019 – 76,878 miles
  • 2018 – 66,717 miles
  • 2017 – 60,788 miles
  • 2016 – 56,604 miles
  • 2015 – 51,833 miles
  • 2014 – 45,211 miles
  • 2013 – 38,767 miles
  • 2012 – 31,987 miles
  • 2010 – 24,578 miles
  • 2009 – 23,094 miles
  • 2008 – 22,406 miles
  • 2007 – 21,440 miles
  • 2006 – 20,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on booth edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,080 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    698395022361
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on booth edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail90,079 miles (+285)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    912997780125
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on booth edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass89,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    470590860083
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail89,785 miles (+3,424)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    150565073215
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass86,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    153592774311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail86,361 miles (+4,225)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    392169139142
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass82,136 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    699487420238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,878 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    406979609581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    437116787444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,710 miles (+5,922)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    358843224058
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass60,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    518110913999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,788 miles (+4,184)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    157772087501
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass56,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    688943908023
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Outer Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail56,604 miles (+4,771)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    752790862659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Outer Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    398560615465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,833 miles (+6,622)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    858240015236
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass45,211 miles (+6,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,211 miles
    Test number
    788032014203
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    266363293473
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged

  19. Fail38,767 miles (+6,780)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    378433493134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged

  20. Pass31,987 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    209164222198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,578 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    311457250392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,094 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,094 miles
    Test number
    502996109326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,406 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    964049188283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    641435387229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,440 miles (+1,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    952545887245
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass20,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    492732796245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,274 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    512161996222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T709 ELU

Does T709 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T709 ELU expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T709 ELU?
The MOT on T709 ELU expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T709 ELU done?
T709 ELU was recorded at 90,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2024, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
Has T709 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T709 ELU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T709 ELU 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 T709 ELU find?
T709 ELU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2024 with 8 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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