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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T783 SOUMOT history

T783 SOU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
148,267 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 SOU
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
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 SOU was last recorded at 148,267 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2011: 70,637 miles, lower than 101,883 miles on 8 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,143 miles · 17 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,267 miles
  • 2021 – 146,143 miles
  • 2020 – 142,672 miles
  • 2019 – 139,090 miles
  • 2018 – 134,868 miles
  • 2017 – 129,616 miles
  • 2016 – 124,837 miles
  • 2015 – 119,578 miles
  • 2014 – 115,560 miles
  • 2013 – 112,298 miles
  • 2012 – 109,421 miles
  • 2011 – 70,637 miles
  • 2010 – 101,883 miles
  • 2009 – 97,452 miles
  • 2008 – 93,287 miles
  • 2007 – 87,113 miles
  • 2006 – 82,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,267 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,267 miles
    Test number
    877267430237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,143 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    980901623501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,139 miles (+3,467)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,139 miles
    Test number
    664849466492
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,672 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,672 miles
    Test number
    202622526049
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail142,634 miles (+3,544)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,634 miles
    Test number
    756021180798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,090 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,090 miles
    Test number
    772784853104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail139,088 miles (+4,220)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,088 miles
    Test number
    922537695220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,868 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,868 miles
    Test number
    171960014823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass129,616 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,616 miles
    Test number
    510487230596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,837 miles (+5,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    969923966870
    • 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)

  11. Pass119,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,578 miles
    Test number
    447378905241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail119,578 miles (+4,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,578 miles
    Test number
    719568705268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass115,560 miles (+3,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    578857424204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass112,298 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    467662013221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass109,421 miles (+38,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    987744242272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    298671551211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,637 miles (-31,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    329751051285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,883 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    864671250263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    604390039206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail97,452 miles (+4,165)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    304079929485
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass93,287 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,287 miles
    Test number
    402292338250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass87,113 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    384730127272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,555 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    860600926263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe has weld broken

Questions about T783 SOU

Does T783 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 SOU expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 SOU?
The MOT on T783 SOU expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 SOU done?
T783 SOU was recorded at 148,267 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has T783 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 SOU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T783 SOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T783 SOU find?
T783 SOU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit; oil leak, but not excessive.

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