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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T870 VAMMOT history

T870 VAM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 266,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
266,777 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 VAM was last recorded at 266,777 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,777 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 266,777 miles
  • 2021 – 264,624 miles
  • 2020 – 263,595 miles
  • 2019 – 261,951 miles
  • 2018 – 260,255 miles
  • 2017 – 258,730 miles
  • 2016 – 255,364 miles
  • 2015 – 249,919 miles
  • 2014 – 248,374 miles
  • 2013 – 247,019 miles
  • 2012 – 242,881 miles
  • 2011 – 240,897 miles
  • 2010 – 237,445 miles
  • 2009 – 224,719 miles
  • 2008 – 199,469 miles
  • 2007 – 176,759 miles
  • 2006 – 152,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,777 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVarious body and underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on all suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    266,777 miles
    Test number
    289293952788
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious body and underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on all suspension

  2. Fail266,777 miles (+2,153)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,777 miles
    Test number
    700327632602
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious body and underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on all suspension

  3. Pass264,624 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    264,624 miles
    Test number
    407449565653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on suspension and body

  4. Fail264,624 miles (+1,029)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,624 miles
    Test number
    410401676715
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on suspension and body

  5. Pass263,595 miles (+1,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    263,595 miles
    Test number
    511981500145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass261,951 miles (+6)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    261,951 miles
    Test number
    141349380849
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail261,945 miles (+1,690)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,945 miles
    Test number
    643508832807
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass260,255 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    260,255 miles
    Test number
    695791701199
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated no play found
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  9. Fail260,251 miles (+1,521)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,251 miles
    Test number
    555215598658
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated no play found
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  10. Pass258,730 miles (+3,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    258,730 miles
    Test number
    287230777876
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass255,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    255,364 miles
    Test number
    194492991916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Fail255,364 miles (+5,445)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,364 miles
    Test number
    698107481671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass249,919 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    249,919 miles
    Test number
    727360708361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass248,374 miles (+1,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    248,374 miles
    Test number
    976082074276
    • NoteFront brake rise and fall becoming high

  15. Pass247,019 miles (+4,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    247,019 miles
    Test number
    659245243297
    • NotePlay to both rear suspension lower arm rose joints

  16. Pass242,881 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    242,881 miles
    Test number
    888905362256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass240,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    240,897 miles
    Test number
    235946661233
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail240,897 miles (+3,452)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,897 miles
    Test number
    138644561268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBAS/ASR warning lamp on
    • NoteBoth front discs are in a poor condition

  19. Pass237,445 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    237,445 miles
    Test number
    460015660211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate poor

  20. Fail237,445 miles (+12,726)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,445 miles
    Test number
    602195860201
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate poor

  21. Pass224,719 miles (+25,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    224,719 miles
    Test number
    682036069220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass199,469 miles (+129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    199,469 miles
    Test number
    811472568264
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre worn edges

  23. Fail199,340 miles (+22,581)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,340 miles
    Test number
    293620368203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre worn edges

  24. Fail176,759 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,759 miles
    Test number
    234001767222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside and offside front lower outer suspension joints

  25. Pass176,759 miles (+23,828)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    176,759 miles
    Test number
    331381367485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside and offside front lower outer suspension joints

  26. Pass152,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    443108856254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 VAM

Does T870 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 VAM expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 VAM?
The MOT on T870 VAM expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 VAM done?
T870 VAM was recorded at 266,777 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 7,085 miles a year.
Has T870 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 VAM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T870 VAM 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 T870 VAM find?
T870 VAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: engine oil leak; various body and underbody corrosion; various corrosion on all suspension.

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