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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

W18 HERMOT history

W18 HER is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

W18 HER black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,288 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 HER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 HER was last recorded at 179,288 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2020: 173,273 miles, lower than 175,101 miles on 27 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,017 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles
Average per year
2,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,288 miles
  • 2025 – 178,017 miles
  • 2021 – 174,814 miles
  • 2020 – 173,273 miles
  • 2012 – 175,101 miles
  • 2011 – 171,325 miles
  • 2010 – 167,130 miles
  • 2009 – 161,628 miles
  • 2008 – 152,110 miles
  • 2007 – 139,266 miles
  • 2006 – 129,577 miles
  • 2005 – 120,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,288 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,288 miles (+1,271)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,288 miles
    Test number
    388460708327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass178,017 miles (+3,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,017 miles
    Test number
    581181539449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass174,814 miles (+1,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,814 miles
    Test number
    221441251983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass173,273 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    173,273 miles
    Test number
    641748102159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail173,273 miles (-1,828)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,273 miles
    Test number
    553703597668
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail175,101 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,101 miles
    Test number
    109601772205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass175,101 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    175,101 miles
    Test number
    287321972203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass171,325 miles (+4,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    345086961453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass167,130 miles (+5,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    167,130 miles
    Test number
    743317560215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass161,628 miles (+9,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    161,628 miles
    Test number
    932278069211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  11. Pass152,110 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    152,110 miles
    Test number
    182963368240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,266 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    620713767230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,577 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    129,577 miles
    Test number
    312344166444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    834360875220
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about W18 HER

Does W18 HER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 HER is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 HER?
The MOT on W18 HER is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 HER done?
W18 HER was recorded at 179,288 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,866 miles a year.
Has W18 HER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 HER has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on W18 HER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W18 HER find?
W18 HER passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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