
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc
V87 ELAMOT history
V87 ELA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 145,172 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 ELA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V87 ELA was last recorded at 145,172 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 145,163 miles · 8 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 4,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,172 miles
- 2021 – 144,931 miles
- 2020 – 143,327 miles
- 2019 – 140,003 miles
- 2018 – 140,003 miles
- 2017 – 135,846 miles
- 2015 – 133,790 miles
- 2013 – 129,146 miles
- 2012 – 123,444 miles
- 2011 – 116,677 miles
- 2009 – 110,344 miles
- 2008 – 103,626 miles
- 2007 – 92,109 miles
- 2006 – 81,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,172 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,172 miles
- Test number
- 743794125954
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail145,163 miles (+232)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,163 miles
- Test number
- 164540702904
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass144,931 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 144,931 miles
- Test number
- 297118527367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass143,327 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 143,327 miles
- Test number
- 267130120361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,162 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,162 miles
- Test number
- 379023588580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 140,003 miles
- Test number
- 697874919527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,003 miles (+2,386)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,003 miles
- Test number
- 501407685187
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,617 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 137,617 miles
- Test number
- 526438009681
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass135,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 135,846 miles
- Test number
- 492600621141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,846 miles (+2,056)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,846 miles
- Test number
- 120112436358
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass133,790 miles (+2,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 133,790 miles
- Test number
- 164650125888
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass131,555 miles (+2,409)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,555 miles
- Test number
- 609915505086
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass129,146 miles (+2,412)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 129,146 miles
- Test number
- 976605963344
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass126,734 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 126,734 miles
- Test number
- 327692703078
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass123,444 miles (+6,767)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 123,444 miles
- Test number
- 958814302031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,677 miles (+6,333)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 116,677 miles
- Test number
- 156164301041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,344 miles (+6,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 110,344 miles
- Test number
- 351919749329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass103,626 miles (+11,517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 103,626 miles
- Test number
- 480826068394
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,109 miles (+11,098)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 92,109 miles
- Test number
- 850312357356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,011 miles (+10,669)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 81,011 miles
- Test number
- 344042566398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 70,342 miles
- Test number
- 510323706087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V87 ELA
- Does V87 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V87 ELA expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V87 ELA?
- The MOT on V87 ELA expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V87 ELA done?
- V87 ELA was recorded at 145,172 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
- Has V87 ELA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 ELA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on V87 ELA 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 V87 ELA find?
- V87 ELA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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