
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc
V73 RJOMOT history
V73 RJO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 184,356 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,004 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 RJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V73 RJO was last recorded at 184,356 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 5,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2015: 123,200 miles, lower than 126,152 miles on 12 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 179,250 miles · 21 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,106 miles
- Average per year
- 5,004 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,356 miles
- 2024 – 179,250 miles
- 2023 – 170,787 miles
- 2022 – 164,374 miles
- 2021 – 158,650 miles
- 2020 – 156,144 miles
- 2019 – 156,017 miles
- 2018 – 154,315 miles
- 2017 – 148,659 miles
- 2016 – 141,230 miles
- 2015 – 123,200 miles
- 2014 – 126,152 miles
- 2013 – 118,801 miles
- 2012 – 116,432 miles
- 2011 – 112,932 miles
- 2010 – 108,194 miles
- 2009 – 104,231 miles
- 2008 – 99,160 miles
- 2007 – 94,385 miles
- 2006 – 89,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill filled with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Holed corrosion to jacking points
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail184,356 miles (+5,106)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,356 miles
- Test number
- 471214233315
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill filled with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Holed corrosion to jacking points
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass179,250 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 179,250 miles
- Test number
- 401039679362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail179,183 miles (+8,396)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,183 miles
- Test number
- 516749789204
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,787 miles (+6,413)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 170,787 miles
- Test number
- 664379619621
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferule (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferule (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,374 miles (+1)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 164,374 miles
- Test number
- 564711779744
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,373 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,373 miles
- Test number
- 246193517587
- DangerousFront Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,369 miles (+5,719)6 major2 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,369 miles
- Test number
- 460278564589
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill . Multiple Places Marked With Yellow Chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill . Multiple Places Marked With Yellow Chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both Sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side Rear Wheel Arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass158,650 miles (+2,506)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 158,650 miles
- Test number
- 909451371168
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,144 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 156,144 miles
- Test number
- 311103447857
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter appears damp but not fully visible
- AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
Fail156,144 miles (+127)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,144 miles
- Test number
- 296143336520
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter appears damp but not fully visible
- AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
Pass156,017 miles (+1,702)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 156,017 miles
- Test number
- 567525778626
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic trims obscuring outer sills
Pass154,315 miles (+5,656)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 154,315 miles
- Test number
- 229080737206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Holed corrosion in floor, outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge close to cords, cut in tread. recommend repacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Pass148,659 miles (+7,429)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 148,659 miles
- Test number
- 969509804626
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass141,230 miles (+18,030)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 141,230 miles
- Test number
- 876948022820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,200 miles (-2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 123,200 miles
- Test number
- 406392195155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,152 miles (+7,351)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 426863394106
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth beam images poor
Pass118,801 miles (+2,369)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 118,801 miles
- Test number
- 129297083188
- NoteOffside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded
Fail116,432 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,432 miles
- Test number
- 205389582444
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to n/s iner rear sill
- NoteFront iner brake disc's worn
- NoteSlight play in steering joint's
Pass116,432 miles (+3,500)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 116,432 miles
- Test number
- 206519782112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to n/s iner rear sill
- NoteFront iner brake disc's worn
- NoteSlight play in steering joint's
Pass112,932 miles (+4,738)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 112,932 miles
- Test number
- 708030591193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s front tyre worn smoth on iner edge, near cord's tred not cut as deep.
- NoteO/s front tyre worn smoth on iner edge, near cord's tred not cut as deep.
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSpliting to o/s and n/s iner and outer tyre side wall's can't see cord's
Pass108,194 miles (+3,963)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 108,194 miles
- Test number
- 381381990183
- NoteFront tyres worn on iner edges
- NoteRear tyres worn on iner edges
- NoteSlight play in steering rack / steering
Pass104,231 miles (+5,071)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 104,231 miles
- Test number
- 493483389133
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront pad's getting low
- NoteRear tyre's look streched to fit, larg wheel rim
- NoteSlight play in steering system
Pass99,160 miles (+4,775)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 99,160 miles
- Test number
- 321330988139
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
Pass94,385 miles (+5,159)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 94,385 miles
- Test number
- 690501187113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,226 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 89,226 miles
- Test number
- 130932586131
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteChip to screen
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NoteScrew in the tread of O/S/R tyre
- NoteSlight corrosion to O/S/R wheelarch lip
Questions about V73 RJO
- Does V73 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V73 RJO expired on 6 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V73 RJO?
- The MOT on V73 RJO expired on 6 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V73 RJO done?
- V73 RJO was recorded at 184,356 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
- Has V73 RJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 RJO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V73 RJO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V73 RJO find?
- V73 RJO failed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill filled with filler; nearside side repeater incorrect colour white; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, and 12 more.
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