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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y279 PBYMOT history

Y279 PBY is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2022.

Y279 PBY green Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2022
Mileage
80,491 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 PBY was last recorded at 80,491 miles on 2 Jul 2022, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,906 miles · 1 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,585 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,491 miles
  • 2021 – 78,906 miles
  • 2020 – 77,710 miles
  • 2019 – 76,485 miles
  • 2018 – 74,959 miles
  • 2017 – 73,238 miles
  • 2016 – 70,357 miles
  • 2015 – 67,479 miles
  • 2014 – 63,435 miles
  • 2013 – 58,805 miles
  • 2012 – 54,910 miles
  • 2011 – 51,238 miles
  • 2010 – 47,680 miles
  • 2009 – 42,895 miles
  • 2008 – 37,031 miles
  • 2007 – 31,256 miles
  • 2006 – 23,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,491 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear indicator (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a screw.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,491 miles (+1,585)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    775648075188
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear indicator (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,906 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    672850940429
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a screw. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail78,906 miles (+1,196)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    264062546498
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a screw. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,710 miles (+1,225)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    683764724155
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,485 miles
    Test number
    938320399354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,485 miles (+1,526)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,485 miles
    Test number
    472005133494
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted stopping mechanism from working properly (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,959 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    466097227777
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass73,238 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    121696753657
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass70,357 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    929469732382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    257461145191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,479 miles (+4,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    287051845127
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

  12. Pass63,435 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    686199434190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    289410443153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,805 miles (+3,895)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    558640743187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass54,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    417535132173
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail54,910 miles (+3,672)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    537425732107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass51,238 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    129329831143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,680 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    500616220103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,895 miles (+5,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,895 miles
    Test number
    893721949161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass37,031 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    102057838156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,256 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    693484737197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    344727736184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 PBY

Does Y279 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 PBY expired on 30 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 PBY?
The MOT on Y279 PBY expired on 30 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 PBY done?
Y279 PBY was recorded at 80,491 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2022, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has Y279 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 PBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 PBY 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 Y279 PBY find?
Y279 PBY failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2022 with 5 major defects and 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts; headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts; nearside front direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door lamp, and 9 more.

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