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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y281 AEOMOT history

Y281 AEO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

Y281 AEO silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,299 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 AEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 AEO was last recorded at 62,299 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2015: 34,575 miles, lower than 38,828 miles on 15 Mar 2014.

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
62,272 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,299 miles
  • 2025 – 55,157 miles
  • 2024 – 47,306 miles
  • 2023 – 39,223 miles
  • 2022 – 38,855 miles
  • 2021 – 38,063 miles
  • 2020 – 37,247 miles
  • 2019 – 36,728 miles
  • 2018 – 36,240 miles
  • 2017 – 35,789 miles
  • 2016 – 35,196 miles
  • 2015 – 34,575 miles
  • 2014 – 38,828 miles
  • 2013 – 32,756 miles
  • 2012 – 31,777 miles
  • 2011 – 30,043 miles
  • 2010 – 28,087 miles
  • 2009 – 26,301 miles
  • 2008 – 24,200 miles
  • 2007 – 22,332 miles
  • 2006 – 19,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,299 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,299 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    984891852808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,272 miles (+7,115)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    753327000076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on tread and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s bodies corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass55,157 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    801628701434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,306 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    238087841461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,223 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    926955236658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,855 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    888247649888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,063 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    730456107827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,247 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,247 miles
    Test number
    797133128858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,728 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    521946751549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,240 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    683136461358
    • AdvisoryBrake ferels have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel lines have slight surface corrosion
  11. Pass35,789 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,789 miles
    Test number
    175743803437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    644889107584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,196 miles (+621)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    893039318495
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass34,575 miles (-4,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    125053575489
    • 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)
  15. Pass38,828 miles (+6,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    278494374066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass32,756 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    819324473085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,777 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    409404772072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,043 miles (+1,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    997404771039
    • NoteCant inspect Rear springs for full inspection
  19. Pass28,087 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    451904370045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,301 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    550771379086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,200 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    973673278051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,332 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,332 miles
    Test number
    614423977036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,955 miles
    Test number
    914625476079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 AEO

Does Y281 AEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 AEO is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 AEO?
The MOT on Y281 AEO is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 AEO done?
Y281 AEO was recorded at 62,299 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,111 miles a year.
Has Y281 AEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 AEO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 AEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 AEO find?
Y281 AEO passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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