Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
V78 DTOMOT history
V78 DTO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,460 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,460 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V78 DTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V78 DTO was last recorded at 116,460 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,733 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,727 miles
- Average per year
- 3,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,460 miles
- 2025 – 114,733 miles
- 2024 – 112,812 miles
- 2023 – 111,159 miles
- 2022 – 110,289 miles
- 2021 – 109,724 miles
- 2020 – 109,065 miles
- 2019 – 108,286 miles
- 2018 – 103,126 miles
- 2017 – 101,745 miles
- 2016 – 98,954 miles
- 2015 – 95,490 miles
- 2014 – 93,520 miles
- 2012 – 91,012 miles
- 2011 – 80,434 miles
- 2010 – 68,972 miles
- 2009 – 57,877 miles
- 2008 – 53,511 miles
- 2007 – 49,271 miles
- 2006 – 46,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,460 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam headlamps do not illuminate permanently, only when flash used
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,460 miles (+1,727)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,460 miles
- Test number
- 301823308068
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,733 miles (+1,921)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,733 miles
- Test number
- 102605728443
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass112,812 miles (+1,653)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,812 miles
- Test number
- 289606586321
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass111,159 miles (+870)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 111,159 miles
- Test number
- 361368734391
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,289 miles (+565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 110,289 miles
- Test number
- 768930484324
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,724 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 109,724 miles
- Test number
- 976113453786
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,720 miles (+655)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 186258513643
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,065 miles (+779)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,065 miles
- Test number
- 658489401834
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,286 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,286 miles
- Test number
- 174060643030
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam headlamps do not illuminate permanently, only when flash used (4.1.3 (a))
Fail108,286 miles (+5,160)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,286 miles
- Test number
- 454718935435
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam headlamps do not illuminate permanently, only when flash used (4.1.3 (a))
Pass103,126 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 103,126 miles
- Test number
- 740114906192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full underside inspection.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail103,125 miles (+1,380)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,125 miles
- Test number
- 960148062921
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full underside inspection.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass101,745 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,745 miles
- Test number
- 857969352877
- AdvisoryRear disc pads low
Fail101,744 miles (+2,790)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,744 miles
- Test number
- 546374026759
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryRear disc pads low
Pass98,954 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,954 miles
- Test number
- 138501513885
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joints
Fail98,954 miles (+3,464)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,954 miles
- Test number
- 673731892279
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joints
Pass95,490 miles (+1,970)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,490 miles
- Test number
- 109972065089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass93,520 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,520 miles
- Test number
- 235900884018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail93,520 miles (+2,508)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,520 miles
- Test number
- 516189574091
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,012 miles (+10,578)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 91,012 miles
- Test number
- 276390212341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,434 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 80,434 miles
- Test number
- 606701451332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,432 miles (+11,460)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,432 miles
- Test number
- 146446741388
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,972 miles (+11,095)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,972 miles
- Test number
- 802862540373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,877 miles (+2,158)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,877 miles
- Test number
- 591621349363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,719 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 55,719 miles
- Test number
- 613087759060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,511 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,511 miles
- Test number
- 950097358093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,271 miles (+3,059)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 49,271 miles
- Test number
- 100915957401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 46,212 miles
- Test number
- 341808756008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V78 DTO
- Does V78 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 DTO is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V78 DTO?
- The MOT on V78 DTO is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V78 DTO done?
- V78 DTO was recorded at 116,460 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,499 miles a year.
- Has V78 DTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V78 DTO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on V78 DTO 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 V78 DTO find?
- V78 DTO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.
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