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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

V78 LGWMOT history

V78 LGW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

V78 LGW blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
97,572 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 LGW was last recorded at 97,572 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,710 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,572 miles
  • 2025 – 95,710 miles
  • 2023 – 92,125 miles
  • 2022 – 87,401 miles
  • 2021 – 86,119 miles
  • 2018 – 85,804 miles
  • 2017 – 85,260 miles
  • 2016 – 84,523 miles
  • 2015 – 78,154 miles
  • 2014 – 74,489 miles
  • 2013 – 71,151 miles
  • 2012 – 66,421 miles
  • 2011 – 61,812 miles
  • 2010 – 58,330 miles
  • 2009 – 55,424 miles
  • 2008 – 52,902 miles
  • 2007 – 49,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    330680379658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,572 miles (+1,862)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    319663909112
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,710 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    824845430576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,708 miles (+3,583)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    408718620192
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,125 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    973197539924
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail92,125 miles (+16)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    373146484039
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail92,109 miles (+4,708)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    885968669625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,401 miles (+1,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    300990624065
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,119 miles (+315)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    866902909674
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded center underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly out of shape outer edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear oil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on shock casing front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass85,804 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    815679214852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass85,260 miles (+737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    969867991886
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass84,523 miles (+2,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    171936612040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,022 miles (+3,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    517270474560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass78,154 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,154 miles
    Test number
    888527005085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass74,489 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    339496614012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,151 miles (+4,730)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    135099403066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear disc's

  17. Pass66,421 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,421 miles
    Test number
    458335022088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail61,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    145525931058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront exaust bracket broken

  19. Pass61,812 miles (+3,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    517545731035
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront exaust bracket broken

  20. Pass58,330 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    560215520093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,424 miles (+2,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    331554019049
    • NoteDrivers door miror lens slightly damaged

  22. Pass52,902 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,902 miles
    Test number
    340860938010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,690 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    171499217492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,683 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    693887917057
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about V78 LGW

Does V78 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 LGW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 LGW?
The MOT on V78 LGW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 LGW done?
V78 LGW was recorded at 97,572 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has V78 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 LGW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 LGW 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 LGW find?
V78 LGW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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