Mercedes-Benz CLK
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
Y281 VGOMOT history
Y281 VGO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 220,745 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,627 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 VGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 VGO was last recorded at 220,745 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 14,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,815 miles · 12 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,930 miles
- Average per year
- 8,627 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,745 miles
- 2025 – 205,815 miles
- 2024 – 177,410 miles
- 2023 – 153,241 miles
- 2022 – 151,976 miles
- 2020 – 151,810 miles
- 2019 – 151,734 miles
- 2018 – 150,698 miles
- 2017 – 149,085 miles
- 2016 – 148,086 miles
- 2015 – 146,518 miles
- 2014 – 144,038 miles
- 2013 – 140,928 miles
- 2012 – 134,940 miles
- 2011 – 108,465 miles
- 2010 – 83,626 miles
- 2008 – 69,177 miles
- 2007 – 60,304 miles
- 2006 – 43,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,745 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,745 miles (+14,930)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 220,745 miles
- Test number
- 641077948673
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass205,815 miles (+28,405)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 205,815 miles
- Test number
- 634073027860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,410 miles (+24,169)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 177,410 miles
- Test number
- 338373821291
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front an rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,241 miles (+1,265)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 153,241 miles
- Test number
- 435821534638
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded/breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,976 miles (+166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 151,976 miles
- Test number
- 936058671313
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderisde of vehicle and all suspension components corroded
Pass151,810 miles (+76)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 151,810 miles
- Test number
- 425432953016
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,734 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,734 miles
- Test number
- 496071263125
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,698 miles (+1,613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 150,698 miles
- Test number
- 722141793149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,085 miles (+999)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 149,085 miles
- Test number
- 756777068188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding nsr osr
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
- AdvisoryPoor beam image
Pass148,086 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 148,086 miles
- Test number
- 230281872429
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail148,075 miles (+1,557)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,075 miles
- Test number
- 182534955862
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge nearing cords (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass146,518 miles (+2,480)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 146,518 miles
- Test number
- 828555992250
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass144,038 miles (+3,110)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 144,038 miles
- Test number
- 725704294273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,928 miles (+5,988)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 140,928 miles
- Test number
- 188960273121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 134,940 miles
- Test number
- 277344182413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,940 miles (+26,475)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,940 miles
- Test number
- 295804182494
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass108,465 miles (+24,839)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 108,465 miles
- Test number
- 345940371064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,626 miles (+14,449)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 83,626 miles
- Test number
- 534695600020
- 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)
Pass69,177 miles (+8,873)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 69,177 miles
- Test number
- 790507948250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,304 miles (+16,524)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 60,304 miles
- Test number
- 223904687469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 43,780 miles
- Test number
- 161625906082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y281 VGO
- Does Y281 VGO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 VGO is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 VGO?
- The MOT on Y281 VGO is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 VGO done?
- Y281 VGO was recorded at 220,745 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 8,627 miles a year.
- Has Y281 VGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 VGO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on Y281 VGO 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 Y281 VGO find?
- Y281 VGO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.
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