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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V686 GBJMOT history

V686 GBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
195,699 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 GBJ
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V686 GBJ was last recorded at 195,699 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 10,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,388 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
10,311 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,699 miles
  • 2023 – 185,388 miles
  • 2022 – 179,740 miles
  • 2021 – 170,058 miles
  • 2019 – 166,676 miles
  • 2018 – 159,377 miles
  • 2017 – 152,506 miles
  • 2016 – 146,158 miles
  • 2015 – 140,227 miles
  • 2014 – 134,733 miles
  • 2013 – 133,444 miles
  • 2012 – 130,555 miles
  • 2011 – 128,600 miles
  • 2010 – 125,703 miles
  • 2009 – 123,309 miles
  • 2008 – 118,976 miles
  • 2007 – 115,008 miles
  • 2006 – 110,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,699 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBody panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s and o/s front wings corroded (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot panel holed and corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear chassis rear sub frame mounting areas corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,699 miles (+10,311)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,699 miles
    Test number
    275862335445
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBody panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s and o/s front wings corroded (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot panel holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear chassis rear sub frame mounting areas corroded

  2. Pass185,388 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,388 miles
    Test number
    515833724334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,740 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,740 miles
    Test number
    845316162567
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail179,740 miles (+9,682)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,740 miles
    Test number
    898507297513
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass170,058 miles (+3,382)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,058 miles
    Test number
    949417829706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass166,676 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,676 miles
    Test number
    813129184090
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail166,675 miles (+7,298)2 major2 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,675 miles
    Test number
    965364554874
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass159,377 miles (+6,871)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    159,377 miles
    Test number
    744906639668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroding .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroding .

  9. Pass152,506 miles (+6,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,506 miles
    Test number
    509449246313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass146,158 miles (+5,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,158 miles
    Test number
    100970245970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens missing

  11. Pass140,227 miles (+5,494)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,227 miles
    Test number
    835055599885
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose and above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose and above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass134,733 miles (+1,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,733 miles
    Test number
    726536324280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail133,444 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,444 miles
    Test number
    237068623243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass133,444 miles (+2,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,444 miles
    Test number
    335428423460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass130,555 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    905760332230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing abnormally on inner and outer edges, splits forming on inner edge and a shallow but long slice on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and splits forming around inner edge

  16. Fail130,555 miles (+1,955)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    925279322298
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing abnormally on inner and outer edges, splits forming on inner edge and a shallow but long slice on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and splits forming around inner edge

  17. Pass128,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    319883121233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,600 miles (+2,897)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    666013221281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass125,703 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,703 miles
    Test number
    320998830424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,309 miles (+4,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    350596639253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass118,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    584625928281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,975 miles (+3,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,975 miles
    Test number
    960585628234
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass115,008 miles (+4,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,008 miles
    Test number
    803418327235
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail110,266 miles8 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    213433616289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Pass110,266 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    391333916282
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about V686 GBJ

Does V686 GBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 GBJ expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 GBJ?
The MOT on V686 GBJ expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 GBJ done?
V686 GBJ was recorded at 195,699 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has V686 GBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 GBJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V686 GBJ 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 V686 GBJ find?
V686 GBJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; body panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s and o/s front wings corroded (sharp edges); nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill, and 10 more.

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