
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass44,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,196 miles
- Test number
- 182114185065
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass31,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 31,010 miles
- Test number
- 955371612256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass29,057 miles (+2,505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 29,057 miles
- Test number
- 844933954252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,552 miles (+2,596)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 26,552 miles
- Test number
- 903123509770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,956 miles (+916)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 23,956 miles
- Test number
- 367811634441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,040 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,040 miles
- Test number
- 145695654449
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass18,015 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,015 miles
- Test number
- 698678152002
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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