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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V40 PCBMOT history

V40 PCB is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,556 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 PCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 PCB was last recorded at 125,556 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,556 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,556 miles
  • 2022 – 120,696 miles
  • 2015 – 114,605 miles
  • 2014 – 98,138 miles
  • 2013 – 88,572 miles
  • 2012 – 84,404 miles
  • 2009 – 78,420 miles
  • 2008 – 71,847 miles
  • 2007 – 64,261 miles
  • 2006 – 56,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,556 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,556 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    611517813065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail125,556 miles (+4,860)2 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    250570971541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass120,696 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    263356415531
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,685 miles (+6,080)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,685 miles
    Test number
    553202082876
    • MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour both hid fitted lights (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,605 miles
    Test number
    306979534633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Fail114,603 miles (+16,465)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    126718508417
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass98,138 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    805644354119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteSlight play steering box
    • NoteSlight play/splitting front propshaft rubber coupling

  8. Fail98,138 miles (+9,566)1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    196474854105
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteSlight play steering box
    • NoteSlight play/splitting front propshaft rubber coupling
    • NoteSlight splitting/cracking engine drive belts

  9. Pass88,572 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    426735303256
    • NoteBoth front balljoint slight play
    • NoteN/s/f anti rollbar bush slight play

  10. Fail88,571 miles (+4,167)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    638663403265
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front balljoint slight play
    • NoteN/s/f anti rollbar bush slight play

  11. Pass84,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    316369142232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,404 miles (+5,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    266727342296
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,420 miles (+6,573)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    180736249220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play n,s stearing arm

  14. Pass71,847 miles (+7,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    312142668209
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  15. Pass64,261 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    814030747217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    953662146257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,513 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    282082546287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V40 PCB

Does V40 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 PCB expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 PCB?
The MOT on V40 PCB expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 PCB done?
V40 PCB was recorded at 125,556 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
Has V40 PCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 PCB has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 PCB 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 PCB find?
V40 PCB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all; front exhaust mounting defective, and 8 more.

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