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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

V31 CRAMOT history

V31 CRA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

V31 CRA blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
181,462 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 CRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 CRA was last recorded at 181,462 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 2,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,100 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,362 miles
Average per year
6,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,462 miles
  • 2023 – 179,100 miles
  • 2022 – 175,950 miles
  • 2021 – 171,766 miles
  • 2020 – 171,510 miles
  • 2019 – 168,151 miles
  • 2018 – 160,641 miles
  • 2017 – 153,364 miles
  • 2016 – 147,559 miles
  • 2015 – 142,615 miles
  • 2014 – 136,377 miles
  • 2013 – 127,388 miles
  • 2012 – 118,298 miles
  • 2011 – 108,655 miles
  • 2010 – 95,672 miles
  • 2009 – 85,191 miles
  • 2008 – 75,155 miles
  • 2007 – 61,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,462 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Bulb monitor faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,462 miles (+2,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,462 miles
    Test number
    530190209157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass179,100 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,100 miles
    Test number
    359170761351
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  3. Pass175,950 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,950 miles
    Test number
    289003080273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulb monitor faulty

  4. Fail175,937 miles (+4,171)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,937 miles
    Test number
    522785645224
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulb monitor faulty

  5. Pass171,766 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    748886101450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,510 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,510 miles
    Test number
    296744323035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail171,496 miles (+3,345)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    109889163667
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass168,151 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,151 miles
    Test number
    113972217609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,641 miles (+7,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,641 miles
    Test number
    451323374949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass153,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,364 miles
    Test number
    839938091132
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail153,364 miles (+76)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,364 miles
    Test number
    117399076872
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail153,288 miles (+5,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,288 miles
    Test number
    950300758746
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass147,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,559 miles
    Test number
    144748918550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,554 miles (+4,939)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,554 miles
    Test number
    270303579642
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play front lower (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousCoil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front lower (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass142,615 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,615 miles
    Test number
    875050175042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,377 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,377 miles
    Test number
    749315864007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,377 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,377 miles
    Test number
    938605564062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,054 miles (+8,666)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,054 miles
    Test number
    668268544041
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass127,388 miles (+9,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,388 miles
    Test number
    909675733014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass118,298 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,298 miles
    Test number
    199792232433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,289 miles (+9,634)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    358551332094
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass108,655 miles (+12,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    539373231057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass95,672 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    190029110054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,191 miles (+10,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,191 miles
    Test number
    481069719014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,155 miles (+13,562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    120286918409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    131682027480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 CRA

Does V31 CRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 CRA expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 CRA?
The MOT on V31 CRA expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 CRA done?
V31 CRA was recorded at 181,462 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 6,718 miles a year.
Has V31 CRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 CRA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 CRA 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 V31 CRA find?
V31 CRA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, and 2 more.

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