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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

V18 BASMOT history

V18 BAS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

V18 BAS silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,076 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 BAS was last recorded at 183,076 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,073 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,076 miles
  • 2025 – 176,022 miles
  • 2024 – 172,983 miles
  • 2023 – 171,422 miles
  • 2022 – 169,465 miles
  • 2021 – 168,775 miles
  • 2020 – 167,466 miles
  • 2019 – 163,597 miles
  • 2018 – 158,384 miles
  • 2016 – 155,877 miles
  • 2014 – 143,112 miles
  • 2013 – 141,020 miles
  • 2012 – 135,690 miles
  • 2011 – 130,883 miles
  • 2010 – 127,885 miles
  • 2009 – 115,194 miles
  • 2008 – 103,355 miles
  • 2007 – 85,648 miles
  • 2006 – 76,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,076 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,076 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,076 miles
    Test number
    589062136392
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail183,073 miles (+7,051)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,073 miles
    Test number
    311626402359
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass176,022 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,022 miles
    Test number
    466374132372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,017 miles (+3,034)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,017 miles
    Test number
    338137099360
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front intermediate drop arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,983 miles (+1,561)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,983 miles
    Test number
    909414192609
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,422 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,422 miles
    Test number
    709453694962
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,465 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,465 miles
    Test number
    196399758126
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,775 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,775 miles
    Test number
    837800433471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,772 miles (+1,306)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,772 miles
    Test number
    609503454330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass167,466 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,466 miles
    Test number
    903594816991
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,597 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,597 miles
    Test number
    665157137713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,593 miles (+5,209)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    201329235265
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  13. Pass158,384 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,384 miles
    Test number
    224057788878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,877 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,877 miles
    Test number
    743115380752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail155,874 miles (+6,357)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,874 miles
    Test number
    306187577824
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass149,517 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    368905609835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,514 miles (+6,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,514 miles
    Test number
    219231863276
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass143,112 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,112 miles
    Test number
    755608804384
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass141,020 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    577219803354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,690 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,690 miles
    Test number
    539364502362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    568875061248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,588 miles (+7,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,588 miles
    Test number
    859675161208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs

  23. Pass127,885 miles (+12,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,885 miles
    Test number
    194956250218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,194 miles (+11,839)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,194 miles
    Test number
    931137659293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,355 miles
    Test number
    283607458205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,355 miles (+17,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,355 miles
    Test number
    564547358241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,648 miles (+9,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    503800657260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass76,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,360 miles
    Test number
    650636826109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 BAS

Does V18 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BAS is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 BAS?
The MOT on V18 BAS is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 BAS done?
V18 BAS was recorded at 183,076 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has V18 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 BAS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 BAS 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 V18 BAS find?
V18 BAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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