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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

V12 FAJMOT history

V12 FAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

V12 FAJ silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
107,374 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 FAJ was last recorded at 107,374 miles on 16 May 2026, 7,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,970 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,404 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,374 miles
  • 2025 – 99,970 miles
  • 2024 – 97,945 miles
  • 2023 – 96,309 miles
  • 2019 – 95,643 miles
  • 2018 – 95,334 miles
  • 2016 – 94,842 miles
  • 2015 – 91,872 miles
  • 2014 – 90,127 miles
  • 2012 – 87,801 miles
  • 2011 – 85,497 miles
  • 2010 – 81,554 miles
  • 2009 – 75,476 miles
  • 2008 – 70,023 miles
  • 2007 – 63,450 miles
  • 2006 – 59,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFront slight play on steering *** lower arms & remote arm piller linkage ***
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,374 miles (+7,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,374 miles
    Test number
    485351071709
    • AdvisoryFront slight play on steering *** lower arms & remote arm piller linkage ***
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass99,970 miles (+2,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    480440058960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear rubber brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass97,945 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,945 miles
    Test number
    227237557464
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail97,919 miles (+1,610)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,919 miles
    Test number
    318791061316
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both require adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,309 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    940547111444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,643 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    426153039175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,643 miles (+309)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    291356420015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,334 miles (+492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    124801919870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass94,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    130488643298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cracking to side wall (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail94,842 miles (+2,970)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    564883110871
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cracking to side wall (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,872 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,872 miles
    Test number
    955992025080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,127 miles (+2,326)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    329017534033
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside inner steering joints

  13. Pass87,801 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    486816152337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass85,497 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    357046431355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,494 miles (+3,940)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,494 miles
    Test number
    666884531335
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass81,554 miles (+6,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    630833320352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass75,476 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    442150439369
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass70,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    383847188109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,023 miles (+6,573)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    403976488182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,450 miles
    Test number
    481327437027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,450 miles (+4,365)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,450 miles
    Test number
    900636937083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass59,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,085 miles
    Test number
    680056846056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 FAJ

Does V12 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 FAJ is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 FAJ?
The MOT on V12 FAJ is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 FAJ done?
V12 FAJ was recorded at 107,374 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has V12 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 FAJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 FAJ 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 V12 FAJ find?
V12 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front slight play on steering *** lower arms & remote arm piller linkage ***; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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