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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y278 OVLMOT history

Y278 OVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

Y278 OVL silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,445 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 OVL
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 OVL was last recorded at 88,445 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2007: 31,442 miles, lower than 44,140 miles on 5 May 2006.

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
87,659 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
2,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,445 miles
  • 2024 – 87,659 miles
  • 2023 – 86,448 miles
  • 2022 – 84,329 miles
  • 2021 – 81,392 miles
  • 2020 – 75,654 miles
  • 2019 – 73,078 miles
  • 2018 – 70,381 miles
  • 2016 – 59,744 miles
  • 2015 – 56,087 miles
  • 2014 – 52,094 miles
  • 2013 – 49,710 miles
  • 2012 – 46,511 miles
  • 2011 – 45,131 miles
  • 2010 – 42,269 miles
  • 2009 – 39,207 miles
  • 2008 – 35,488 miles
  • 2007 – 31,442 miles
  • 2006 – 44,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,445 miles (+786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    783914489506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,659 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    407422718238
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass86,448 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    153306896814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal

  4. Pass84,329 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    346707195914
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  5. Pass84,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    388432707251
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  6. Fail84,315 miles (+2,923)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    154083919219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  7. Pass81,392 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    792118348137
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,654 miles (+2,576)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    243851144969
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,078 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    856137204604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,381 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    128627560854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass104,226 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,226 km
    Test number
    492448952876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,744 miles
    Test number
    653025381001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,744 miles (+3,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,744 miles
    Test number
    615760983548
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    488676035126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,087 miles (+3,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    499246635138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,094 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    808554304155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass49,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    249211123410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,710 miles (+3,199)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    265541423426
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,511 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    217596562065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass45,131 miles (+2,862)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    128814551131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

  21. Fail42,269 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    293325220132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass42,269 miles (+3,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    540905220186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    141282769161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,207 miles (+3,719)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    743482269193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass35,488 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,488 miles
    Test number
    621589328196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,442 miles (-12,698)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    181608507101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    894395926173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 OVL

Does Y278 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 OVL is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 OVL?
The MOT on Y278 OVL is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 OVL done?
Y278 OVL was recorded at 88,445 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,272 miles a year.
Has Y278 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 OVL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 OVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 OVL find?
Y278 OVL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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