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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y221 BLJMOT history

Y221 BLJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

Y221 BLJ black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
131,423 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 BLJ was last recorded at 131,423 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 6,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2017: 115,405 miles, lower than 177,499 miles on 14 Dec 2016.

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
124,620 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,803 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,423 miles
  • 2020 – 124,620 miles
  • 2019 – 121,412 miles
  • 2018 – 117,584 miles
  • 2017 – 115,405 miles
  • 2016 – 177,499 miles
  • 2015 – 108,242 miles
  • 2014 – 105,662 miles
  • 2013 – 96,504 miles
  • 2012 – 91,986 miles
  • 2011 – 85,222 miles
  • 2010 – 79,149 miles
  • 2009 – 71,969 miles
  • 2008 – 66,189 miles
  • 2007 – 59,038 miles
  • 2006 – 55,502 miles
  • 2005 – 49,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,423 miles
    Test number
    203851488728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,423 miles (+6,803)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,423 miles
    Test number
    905483757189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,620 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    600752359793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass121,412 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    878135760531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,584 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    949279924830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,405 miles (-62,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,405 miles
    Test number
    230644272086
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  7. Pass177,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    177,499 miles
    Test number
    708764895356
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail177,496 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,496 km
    Test number
    394884187325
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass108,242 miles (+2,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,242 miles
    Test number
    116401288681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass105,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    145804844297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,662 miles (+9,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    705838934236
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass96,504 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    889278813211
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  13. Fail96,504 miles (+4,518)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    838478513289
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  14. Fail91,986 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    118326502202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Coil spring lower tail missing

  15. Pass91,986 miles (+6,764)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    248136402200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Coil spring lower tail missing

  16. Pass85,222 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    779644311277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,149 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    892189500275
    • NoteBoth track rod ends have slight play
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight play

  18. Fail79,149 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    512778200293
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth track rod ends have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked, possibly due to under inflation
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn to inner edge of tread, close to cords showing
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight play

  19. Pass71,969 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    132974009225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,189 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    333057408441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,038 miles (+3,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    630406557154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass55,502 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    171675856224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,225 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    800401336030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    800986255249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y221 BLJ

Does Y221 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 BLJ expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 BLJ?
The MOT on Y221 BLJ expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 BLJ done?
Y221 BLJ was recorded at 131,423 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has Y221 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 BLJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y221 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 BLJ find?
Y221 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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