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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

V18 CTAMOT history

V18 CTA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 6 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

V18 CTA black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,408 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 CTA was last recorded at 114,408 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,407 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,408 miles
  • 2023 – 104,237 miles
  • 2022 – 95,773 miles
  • 2021 – 91,686 miles
  • 2019 – 55,681 miles
  • 2018 – 44,196 miles
  • 2017 – 31,010 miles
  • 2016 – 29,057 miles
  • 2015 – 26,552 miles
  • 2014 – 23,956 miles
  • 2013 – 20,177 miles
  • 2012 – 18,015 miles
  • 2011 – 15,957 miles
  • 2010 – 13,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,408 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,408 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    758182828177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail114,407 miles (+10,170)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    503668216304
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass104,237 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,237 miles
    Test number
    436304424259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail104,236 miles (+8,463)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    430493440397
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,773 miles (+4,087)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    510172297055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    555713062017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail91,686 miles (+36,005)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    954906525865
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass55,681 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    216321779648
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
  9. Fail55,681 miles (+11,485)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    806969207764
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
  10. Pass44,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    182114185065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,196 miles (+13,186)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    104029329242
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)
  12. Pass31,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,010 miles
    Test number
    955371612256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,010 miles (+1,953)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,010 miles
    Test number
    507035501705
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass29,057 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    844933954252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,552 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    903123509770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,956 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    367811634441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,040 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    145695654449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,177 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,177 miles
    Test number
    845687653019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail20,161 miles (+2,146)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,161 miles
    Test number
    135593253040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass18,015 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,015 miles
    Test number
    698678152002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,957 miles (+2,855)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,957 miles
    Test number
    158324651054
    • NoteBonnet Safety Catch Was Seized - Freed Off & Lubricated
    • NoteFront Brake Peds Worn Very Thin
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit Especially On Outer Edge
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Tread Depth Limit
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Is Approaching The Tread Depth Limit
  22. Pass13,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,102 miles
    Test number
    764867850045
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about V18 CTA

Does V18 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 CTA expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 CTA?
The MOT on V18 CTA expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 CTA done?
V18 CTA was recorded at 114,408 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has V18 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 CTA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 CTA 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 CTA find?
V18 CTA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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