Mercedes-Benz CLC
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc
V5 VCLMOT history
V5 VCL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 18 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 179,110 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 VCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLC
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 VCL was last recorded at 179,110 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 13,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,374 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,736 miles
- Average per year
- 9,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,110 miles
- 2024 – 165,374 miles
- 2023 – 146,080 miles
- 2022 – 134,546 miles
- 2021 – 125,562 miles
- 2019 – 109,142 miles
- 2018 – 99,590 miles
- 2017 – 89,601 miles
- 2016 – 80,917 miles
- 2015 – 69,359 miles
- 2014 – 62,916 miles
- 2013 – 55,709 miles
- 2012 – 49,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear---both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,110 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 179,110 miles
- Test number
- 977123952069
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,110 miles (+13,736)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,110 miles
- Test number
- 216846060753
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,374 miles (+9,613)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 165,374 miles
- Test number
- 781491598884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,761 miles (+9,681)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 155,761 miles
- Test number
- 257463740916
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,080 miles (+11,534)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 146,080 miles
- Test number
- 799480907195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,546 miles (+93)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,546 miles
- Test number
- 603306311108
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear---both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front centre silencer
- AdvisorySlight movement in inner track joint on nearside
Fail134,453 miles (+8,891)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,453 miles
- Test number
- 380886386527
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear---both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front centre silencer
- AdvisorySlight movement in inner track joint on nearside
Pass125,562 miles (+16,420)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 125,562 miles
- Test number
- 658029179124
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rea\r ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre low on outer edge
- AdvisorySlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
Pass109,142 miles (+9,552)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,142 miles
- Test number
- 700098529406
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,590 miles (+94)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,590 miles
- Test number
- 424417325316
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded.
- AdvisoryFront cat to centre flange nuts corroded away.
Fail99,496 miles (+9,895)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,496 miles
- Test number
- 616933160607
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded.
- AdvisoryFront cat to centre flange nuts corroded away.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 89,601 miles
- Test number
- 688137250712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,601 miles (+8,684)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,601 miles
- Test number
- 136713374706
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 80,917 miles
- Test number
- 230403349424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,917 miles (+11,558)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,917 miles
- Test number
- 744056520234
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass69,359 miles (+6,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,359 miles
- Test number
- 368770565128
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass62,916 miles (+7,207)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,916 miles
- Test number
- 217008164195
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear discs slightly corroded
Pass55,709 miles (+6,708)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,709 miles
- Test number
- 156909263131
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass49,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 49,001 miles
- Test number
- 797254472133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,001 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,001 miles
- Test number
- 815454772155
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Questions about V5 VCL
- Does V5 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VCL is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 VCL?
- The MOT on V5 VCL is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 VCL done?
- V5 VCL was recorded at 179,110 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,606 miles a year.
- Has V5 VCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 VCL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 VCL 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 V5 VCL find?
- V5 VCL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, but not excessively inner both sides; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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