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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

V53 SAEMOT history

V53 SAE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

V53 SAE silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
97,972 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 SAE was last recorded at 97,972 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,969 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,972 miles
  • 2023 – 88,840 miles
  • 2022 – 80,523 miles
  • 2021 – 73,266 miles
  • 2020 – 67,409 miles
  • 2019 – 60,938 miles
  • 2018 – 55,830 miles
  • 2017 – 50,153 miles
  • 2016 – 42,398 miles
  • 2015 – 33,182 miles
  • 2014 – 24,427 miles
  • 2013 – 15,331 miles
  • 2012 – 11,992 miles
  • 2011 – 11,419 miles
  • 2010 – 11,376 miles
  • 2009 – 11,299 miles
  • 2008 – 11,108 miles
  • 2007 – 11,015 miles
  • 2006 – 10,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,972 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,972 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    447351953410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,969 miles (+9,129)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,969 miles
    Test number
    825086140398
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,840 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    620427909018
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,836 miles (+8,313)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,836 miles
    Test number
    317971977593
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,523 miles (+7,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    698942154334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering system
    • AdvisoryRust spots under car

  6. Pass73,266 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    560924226417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,409 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    425249369925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,938 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    403275912045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass55,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    704151527480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail55,830 miles (+5,677)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    463153357506
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass50,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    865153619947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,151 miles (+7,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,151 miles
    Test number
    957375256056
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass42,398 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,398 miles
    Test number
    534848546878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,182 miles (+8,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    236106575058
    • NoteN/s/f top susspension arm has a noise

  15. Pass24,427 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    188842794478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,331 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,331 miles
    Test number
    579595183048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,992 miles (+573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,992 miles
    Test number
    806958682077
    • NoteBooster seats fitted to rear
    • NoteSlight marks to front number plate

  18. Fail11,419 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,419 miles
    Test number
    578660691088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight damage to front no plate

  19. Pass11,419 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,419 miles
    Test number
    668290691054
    • NoteSlight damage to front no plate

  20. Pass11,376 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,376 miles
    Test number
    274781680070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,299 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,299 miles
    Test number
    713011879089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,108 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,108 miles
    Test number
    252782278096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,015 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,015 miles
    Test number
    832195177043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,649 miles
    Test number
    104383426119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 SAE

Does V53 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 SAE expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 SAE?
The MOT on V53 SAE expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 SAE done?
V53 SAE was recorded at 97,972 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has V53 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 SAE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V53 SAE 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 V53 SAE find?
V53 SAE passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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