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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V72 MBYMOT history

V72 MBY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,184 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 MBY was last recorded at 104,184 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,308 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,184 miles
  • 2025 – 101,308 miles
  • 2024 – 97,940 miles
  • 2023 – 93,556 miles
  • 2022 – 90,445 miles
  • 2021 – 87,112 miles
  • 2020 – 82,871 miles
  • 2019 – 74,550 miles
  • 2018 – 67,693 miles
  • 2017 – 64,483 miles
  • 2016 – 61,846 miles
  • 2015 – 55,920 miles
  • 2014 – 53,584 miles
  • 2013 – 49,093 miles
  • 2011 – 44,475 miles
  • 2010 – 37,503 miles
  • 2009 – 33,762 miles
  • 2007 – 30,389 miles
  • 2006 – 28,790 miles
  • 2005 – 26,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,184 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in the steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,184 miles (+2,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    805427816140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass101,308 miles (+3,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    234238383288
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,940 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    464888919191
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In-op (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 Front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,940 miles (+4,384)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    357078278135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In-op (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 Front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,556 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    298699574755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail93,386 miles (+2,941)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    230588042105
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,445 miles (+3,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    394759531198
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass87,112 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    421978271007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,871 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    268141717948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,550 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,550 miles
    Test number
    296239011078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    129854361755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack

  12. Fail67,693 miles (+3,210)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    422848953670
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel Arch rubbing against tyre (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack

  13. Pass64,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    736102601181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,483 miles (+2,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    657425440654
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass61,846 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    389642565206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,920 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    869853725049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,584 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    497767024064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,093 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    318643103012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    317847691255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,474 miles (+6,971)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    557647691231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass37,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    634019940170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,503 miles (+3,741)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    391119740177
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight leak

  23. Pass33,762 miles (+3,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    440144319035
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,389 miles (+1,599)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,389 miles
    Test number
    272849297280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear number /plate discolouring
    • NoteUnder trays

  25. Pass28,790 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,790 miles
    Test number
    282694066337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,163 miles
    Test number
    154075255365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about V72 MBY

Does V72 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 MBY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 MBY?
The MOT on V72 MBY is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 MBY done?
V72 MBY was recorded at 104,184 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has V72 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 MBY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V72 MBY 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 V72 MBY find?
V72 MBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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