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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

T7 ABVMOT history

T7 ABV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,915 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 ABV
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
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T7 ABV was last recorded at 80,915 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 4,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,338 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,577 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,915 miles
  • 2025 – 76,338 miles
  • 2024 – 72,132 miles
  • 2023 – 69,113 miles
  • 2022 – 66,730 miles
  • 2021 – 62,920 miles
  • 2019 – 56,219 miles
  • 2018 – 52,730 miles
  • 2017 – 47,360 miles
  • 2016 – 47,329 miles
  • 2015 – 42,257 miles
  • 2014 – 39,734 miles
  • 2013 – 28,347 miles
  • 2011 – 24,296 miles
  • 2009 – 17,675 miles
  • 2008 – 13,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,915 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has some damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel has had a repair

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s/f tyre wearing down edges of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,915 miles (+4,577)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    191754831155
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has some damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel has had a repair

  2. Pass76,338 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,338 miles
    Test number
    810801956606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,132 miles (+3,019)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    501326285682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,113 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,113 miles
    Test number
    478563702684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,730 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    686558163811
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail66,717 miles (+3,797)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    456315528991
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass62,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    556695144751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r alloy wheel has been welded

  8. Fail62,914 miles (+6,695)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    968822639599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r alloy wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryRetread tyre fitted to n/s/f

  9. Pass56,219 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    839036507267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,730 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    725241148118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,360 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    525695543978
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing down edges of tread

  12. Fail47,329 miles (+5,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    209150714173
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall excessively split/cracking (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing down edges of tread

  13. Pass42,257 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    231403903924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass39,734 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    235243244340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    365424364050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,728 miles (+6,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    397464264069
    • 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)

  17. Pass28,347 miles (+4,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,347 miles
    Test number
    518433163046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass24,296 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    749942891205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail24,285 miles (+6,610)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    969681891263
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,675 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,675 miles
    Test number
    692804099285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,059 miles
    Test number
    310141568267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 ABV

Does T7 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 ABV expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 ABV?
The MOT on T7 ABV expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 ABV done?
T7 ABV was recorded at 80,915 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has T7 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 ABV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 ABV 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 T7 ABV find?
T7 ABV failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 8 major defects and 10 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 15 more.

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