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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

V40 JANMOT history

V40 JAN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

V40 JAN black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,061 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 JAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 JAN was last recorded at 106,061 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,781 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,280 miles
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,061 miles
  • 2024 – 103,781 miles
  • 2023 – 100,709 miles
  • 2022 – 97,280 miles
  • 2021 – 93,898 miles
  • 2020 – 90,200 miles
  • 2019 – 87,076 miles
  • 2018 – 82,527 miles
  • 2017 – 78,457 miles
  • 2016 – 73,556 miles
  • 2015 – 68,740 miles
  • 2014 – 60,983 miles
  • 2013 – 55,571 miles
  • 2012 – 49,709 miles
  • 2011 – 43,523 miles
  • 2010 – 37,282 miles
  • 2009 – 31,943 miles
  • 2008 – 25,366 miles
  • 2007 – 19,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play booth sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play booth sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,061 miles (+2,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    227502224646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass103,781 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    294328515269
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play booth sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play booth sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail103,777 miles (+3,068)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,777 miles
    Test number
    539420491955
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play booth sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play booth sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,709 miles (+3,429)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,709 miles
    Test number
    953842102114
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass97,280 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    592485111404
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail97,280 miles (+3,382)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    150069084690
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Transverse arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass93,898 miles (+3,698)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    661317136613
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass90,200 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    525071795977
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail90,200 miles (+3,124)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    580599126582
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    975572814392
    • AdvisoryParking Brake has little reserve travel
  11. Fail87,076 miles (+4,549)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    102460025424
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake has little reserve travel
  12. Pass82,527 miles (+4,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    961829599406
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass78,457 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    231195604029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,556 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    319153738516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,740 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    815896928871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,983 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    249080614383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass55,571 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    818993933377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,709 miles (+6,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    679498312360
    • NoteRear brake pads very low.front brake pads getting low.
  19. Pass43,523 miles (+6,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    695784001303
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on tread.
  20. Pass37,282 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    473381120373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    610617009323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,943 miles (+6,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    591942609357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass25,366 miles (+5,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    653873338309
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW
  24. Pass19,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,402 miles
    Test number
    942330417319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 JAN

Does V40 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 JAN is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 JAN?
The MOT on V40 JAN is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 JAN done?
V40 JAN was recorded at 106,061 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has V40 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 JAN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 JAN 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 V40 JAN find?
V40 JAN passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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