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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc

Y297 NJBMOT history

Y297 NJB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

Y297 NJB black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
172,169 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 NJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 NJB was last recorded at 172,169 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,396 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,169 miles
  • 2022 – 170,396 miles
  • 2020 – 168,167 miles
  • 2019 – 165,825 miles
  • 2018 – 165,808 miles
  • 2017 – 164,253 miles
  • 2016 – 159,136 miles
  • 2015 – 151,653 miles
  • 2014 – 141,766 miles
  • 2012 – 135,938 miles
  • 2011 – 131,419 miles
  • 2010 – 115,383 miles
  • 2009 – 97,318 miles
  • 2008 – 77,237 miles
  • 2007 – 65,058 miles
  • 2006 – 56,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,169 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Body and brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,169 miles (+1,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,169 miles
    Test number
    983618294109
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  2. Pass170,396 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,396 miles
    Test number
    162342140348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,376 miles (+2,209)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,376 miles
    Test number
    741349436195
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,167 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,167 miles
    Test number
    902364763976
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  5. Fail167,989 miles (+2,164)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,989 miles
    Test number
    325559518807
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass165,825 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,825 miles
    Test number
    467200134551
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail165,808 miles (+1,555)11 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,808 miles
    Test number
    690688852686
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes above rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, at rear. (At join to rear brake hoses). (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S parking brake efficiency poor.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F bumper insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  8. Pass164,253 miles (+5,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    291349883629
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  9. Pass159,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,136 miles
    Test number
    883154504345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBody and brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail159,136 miles (+7,483)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,136 miles
    Test number
    926940930462
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody and brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat shield and under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNoise from o/s/r wheel
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sidelamp inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass151,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    151,653 miles
    Test number
    246228152532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBeam image poor
    • AdvisorySlightly play in track rods

  12. Fail151,653 miles (+9,887)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,653 miles
    Test number
    874944830119
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBeam image poor
    • AdvisorySlightly play in track rods

  13. Pass141,766 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,766 miles
    Test number
    419008144470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,729 miles (+2,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,729 miles
    Test number
    526633924114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass135,938 miles (+4,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,938 miles
    Test number
    279923292494
    • 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)

  16. Pass131,419 miles (+16,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    545203601264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass115,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,383 miles
    Test number
    751413740217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,383 miles (+18,065)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,383 miles
    Test number
    854643840204
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass97,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    742723139255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,318 miles (+20,081)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    720262039269
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding inner braking surface+advise check front pad condition
    • NoteFront tyres low
    • NoteFull plastic covers fitted

  21. Pass77,237 miles (+12,179)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    683758818228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFull plastic engine covers fitted
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  22. Pass65,058 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    420915037276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,929 miles (+7,983)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    854449627245
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint †unable to check inner brake pads

  24. Pass56,946 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,946 miles
    Test number
    511207026206
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on edges
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheels
    • NoteUnable to see inner brake pads

Questions about Y297 NJB

Does Y297 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 NJB expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 NJB?
The MOT on Y297 NJB expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 NJB done?
Y297 NJB was recorded at 172,169 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has Y297 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 NJB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 NJB 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 Y297 NJB find?
Y297 NJB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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