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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

X781 BANMOT history

X781 BAN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

X781 BAN silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
88,546 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X781 BAN was last recorded at 88,546 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,659 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,887 miles
Average per year
2,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,546 miles
  • 2022 – 85,659 miles
  • 2021 – 82,495 miles
  • 2020 – 79,944 miles
  • 2019 – 77,516 miles
  • 2012 – 74,902 miles
  • 2011 – 71,327 miles
  • 2010 – 70,713 miles
  • 2009 – 66,559 miles
  • 2008 – 61,176 miles
  • 2007 – 44,483 miles
  • 2006 – 35,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,546 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,546 miles (+2,887)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    541099749684
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,659 miles (+3,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    126370187579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,495 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    427244124824
    • 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))

  4. Pass79,944 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    368431951008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,516 miles (+2,614)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    999741444672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chips across windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  6. Pass74,902 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    185677022350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteSlight play in steering idlers

  7. Fail74,902 miles (+3,575)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    555807222369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteSlight play in steering idlers

  8. Pass71,327 miles (+614)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    196816121384
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  9. Fail70,713 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    433597330164
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass70,713 miles (+81)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    903337630127
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail70,632 miles (+4,073)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    762346220147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear diff.oil leak

  12. Pass66,559 miles (+5,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    972897509181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,176 miles (+16,693)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,176 miles
    Test number
    252265408402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,483 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    573978377000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,977 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    363809376089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,953 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,953 miles
    Test number
    741347966067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X781 BAN

Does X781 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 BAN expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 BAN?
The MOT on X781 BAN expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 BAN done?
X781 BAN was recorded at 88,546 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
Has X781 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 BAN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X781 BAN 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 X781 BAN find?
X781 BAN failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 1 major defect and 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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