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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V48 ELRMOT history

V48 ELR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 49,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,617 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 ELR was last recorded at 49,617 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,224 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,617 miles
  • 2025 – 49,224 miles
  • 2024 – 48,768 miles
  • 2023 – 46,306 miles
  • 2022 – 43,963 miles
  • 2020 – 43,515 miles
  • 2019 – 43,493 miles
  • 2018 – 43,169 miles
  • 2017 – 42,394 miles
  • 2016 – 41,889 miles
  • 2015 – 40,803 miles
  • 2014 – 40,011 miles
  • 2013 – 39,714 miles
  • 2012 – 39,530 miles
  • 2011 – 39,392 miles
  • 2010 – 39,041 miles
  • 2009 – 38,425 miles
  • 2008 – 37,224 miles
  • 2007 – 35,227 miles
  • 2006 – 34,231 miles
  • 2005 – 32,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,617 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,617 miles (+393)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    995063440084
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass49,224 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    847380445737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    525625511905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [slight] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail48,768 miles (+2,462)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    454541318535
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [slight] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    327378824761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail46,306 miles (+2,343)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    331242932340
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light does not work
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,963 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    178863569850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,515 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    186072231590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    857571524208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured door indicator (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail43,493 miles (+324)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    718417930677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured door indicator (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass43,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    220846448284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail43,169 miles (+775)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    127133616091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,394 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    942597403959
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is damage but not in driver view of the road

  14. Pass41,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    222842514406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,889 miles (+1,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    402443430431
    • FailureFuel system component leaking near the tank (7.2.3)

  16. Pass40,803 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    911146930914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,011 miles (+297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    526558584244
    • NoteNearside front tyre minor cracks

  18. Pass39,714 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,714 miles
    Test number
    645857693245
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre start to crack

  19. Fail39,714 miles (+184)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,714 miles
    Test number
    148156193293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre start to crack

  20. Pass39,530 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    417680312369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsr brake disc rusty
    • NoteNsr tyre -cut on the outer wall
    • NoteOsf tyre - cut on the tread.
    • NoteOsr position light - 1 bulb dimmed.

  21. Fail39,530 miles (+138)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    566760312361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsr brake disc rusty
    • NoteNsr tyre -cut on the outer wall
    • NoteOsf tyre - cut on the tread.
    • NoteOsr position light - 1 bulb dimmed.

  22. Pass39,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    526340121334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,392 miles (+351)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    829730621367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre minor cracks

  24. Pass39,041 miles (+616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    884623010338
    • NoteOffside rear tyre start to crack

  25. Pass38,425 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,425 miles
    Test number
    491688229371
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass37,224 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    473017318499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,227 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    644343217367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,231 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    423452336422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    634075935354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,085 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    140254035352
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V48 ELR

Does V48 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 ELR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 ELR?
The MOT on V48 ELR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 ELR done?
V48 ELR was recorded at 49,617 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 865 miles a year.
Has V48 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 ELR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V48 ELR 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 V48 ELR find?
V48 ELR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer wall; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner, and 1 more.

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