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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V697 ABWMOT history

V697 ABW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 220,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
220,989 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 ABW
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
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 ABW was last recorded at 220,989 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2010: 116,874 miles, lower than 121,623 miles on 3 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,978 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
8,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,989 miles
  • 2021 – 218,978 miles
  • 2020 – 209,739 miles
  • 2019 – 193,169 miles
  • 2018 – 187,567 miles
  • 2017 – 184,947 miles
  • 2016 – 181,954 miles
  • 2015 – 176,225 miles
  • 2014 – 168,873 miles
  • 2013 – 160,585 miles
  • 2012 – 153,084 miles
  • 2011 – 145,829 miles
  • 2010 – 116,874 miles
  • 2009 – 121,623 miles
  • 2008 – 106,600 miles
  • 2007 – 92,525 miles
  • 2006 – 81,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,989 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    220,989 miles
    Test number
    294782546094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,978 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    218,978 miles
    Test number
    499736974974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail218,966 miles (+9,227)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,966 miles
    Test number
    488376490926
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass209,739 miles (+16,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    209,739 miles
    Test number
    738330538358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass193,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,169 miles
    Test number
    220388355053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,169 miles (+5,602)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,169 miles
    Test number
    205104250045
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,567 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    187,567 miles
    Test number
    950514297918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lights not working

  8. Fail187,566 miles (+2,619)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,566 miles
    Test number
    976928712681
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lights not working

  9. Pass184,947 miles (+2,993)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    184,947 miles
    Test number
    490037325104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass181,954 miles (+5,729)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    181,954 miles
    Test number
    634569911972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass176,225 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    549551082078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,873 miles (+8,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    168,873 miles
    Test number
    345866184210
    • NoteExhaust flange front bolts badly corroded also bracket

  13. Pass160,585 miles (+7,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    160,585 miles
    Test number
    606005583267
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass153,084 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    153,084 miles
    Test number
    706733282213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,829 miles (+28,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    678366461265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,874 miles (-4,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,874 miles
    Test number
    504175370211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,623 miles (+15,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,623 miles
    Test number
    392986679296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass106,600 miles (+14,075)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    562208178252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,525 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,525 miles
    Test number
    152875787271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    134562396245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V697 ABW

Does V697 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V697 ABW expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V697 ABW?
The MOT on V697 ABW expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V697 ABW done?
V697 ABW was recorded at 220,989 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 8,677 miles a year.
Has V697 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 ABW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V697 ABW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V697 ABW find?
V697 ABW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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