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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V652 ESLMOT history

V652 ESL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
205,649 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V652 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V652 ESL was last recorded at 205,649 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 7,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,730 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,919 miles
Average per year
7,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,649 miles
  • 2022 – 197,730 miles
  • 2021 – 190,686 miles
  • 2020 – 182,598 miles
  • 2019 – 169,194 miles
  • 2018 – 157,961 miles
  • 2017 – 149,219 miles
  • 2016 – 143,239 miles
  • 2015 – 135,184 miles
  • 2014 – 131,747 miles
  • 2013 – 120,006 miles
  • 2012 – 115,110 miles
  • 2011 – 108,876 miles
  • 2010 – 100,329 miles
  • 2009 – 94,245 miles
  • 2008 – 85,220 miles
  • 2007 – 82,299 miles
  • 2006 – 77,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail205,649 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH WING MIRROR REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY ON STEERING (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail205,649 miles (+7,919)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,649 miles
    Test number
    863757462288
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH WING MIRROR REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY ON STEERING (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass197,730 miles (+7,044)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,730 miles
    Test number
    438605181972
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears and fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,686 miles (+8,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,686 miles
    Test number
    521093051727
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass182,598 miles (+13,404)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,598 miles
    Test number
    781017259239
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps starting to give poor aim patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc rusty inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass169,194 miles (+11,233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,194 miles
    Test number
    459010234064
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head lens starting to give poor aim patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass157,961 miles (+8,742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,961 miles
    Test number
    186754199730
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps giving poor aim (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass149,219 miles (+5,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    577075028405
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on tread

  8. Pass143,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    125937628890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering has some play in joints

  9. Fail143,239 miles (+8,055)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    103206650920
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering has some play in joints

  10. Pass135,184 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    187443445132
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail135,184 miles (+3,437)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    609013345173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass131,747 miles (+11,741)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    239362234107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass120,006 miles (+4,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    849549923173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass115,110 miles (+6,234)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    687577342108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNsf drag link bush worn

  15. Fail108,876 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    268708441176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass108,876 miles (+8,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    298528941172
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass100,329 miles (+6,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    872351720182
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass94,245 miles (+9,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    714122129197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,220 miles (+2,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,220 miles
    Test number
    912482158167
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass82,299 miles (+4,848)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    560756417250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass77,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    894842316269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V652 ESL

Does V652 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V652 ESL expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V652 ESL?
The MOT on V652 ESL expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V652 ESL done?
V652 ESL was recorded at 205,649 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 7,388 miles a year.
Has V652 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V652 ESL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V652 ESL 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 V652 ESL find?
V652 ESL failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 4 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point, and 12 more.

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