Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc
Y297 YBTMOT history
Y297 YBT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 103,288 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 YBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 YBT was last recorded at 103,288 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Dec 2017: 90,250 miles, lower than 140,728 miles on 28 Dec 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,198 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 3,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,288 miles
- 2024 – 98,238 miles
- 2023 – 96,285 miles
- 2022 – 95,147 miles
- 2021 – 93,306 miles
- 2019 – 93,300 miles
- 2017 – 90,250 miles
- 2016 – 140,728 miles
- 2015 – 79,934 miles
- 2013 – 76,065 miles
- 2011 – 69,225 miles
- 2010 – 63,920 miles
- 2008 – 60,569 miles
- 2007 – 52,517 miles
- 2006 – 44,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front fog light inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 103,288 miles
- Test number
- 195748920580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,288 miles (+90)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,288 miles
- Test number
- 332833665229
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fail103,198 miles (+4,960)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,198 miles
- Test number
- 380301104497
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass98,238 miles (+1,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 98,238 miles
- Test number
- 802547490357
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,285 miles (+1,138)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,285 miles
- Test number
- 261789944370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,147 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,147 miles
- Test number
- 257639772620
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,306 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,306 miles
- Test number
- 346053978812
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChassis, suspension components, frame/axle, brake and fuel lines corroded / Front both wheel bearings have slight play / Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Pass93,300 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 93,300 miles
- Test number
- 374107364515
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail93,297 miles (+3,047)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,297 miles
- Test number
- 468344734463
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,250 miles (-50,478)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 90,250 miles
- Test number
- 826998418928
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel all steering joints (2.2.A.1a)
Pass140,728 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 140,728 miles
- Test number
- 978450471177
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front all joints (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f bumper insecure
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Fail140,728 miles (+60,794)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,728 miles
- Test number
- 314935366606
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front all joints (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f bumper insecure
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Pass79,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,934 miles
- Test number
- 689577385134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,934 miles (+3,869)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,934 miles
- Test number
- 248317385131
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass76,065 miles (+6,840)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,065 miles
- Test number
- 917784353258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,225 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,225 miles
- Test number
- 878657261154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,920 miles
- Test number
- 652818960175
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Fail63,920 miles (+3,351)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,920 miles
- Test number
- 630168060112
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass60,569 miles (+8,052)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,569 miles
- Test number
- 273073288134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,517 miles (+7,637)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 52,517 miles
- Test number
- 932151557185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,880 miles
- Test number
- 920507856121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 YBT
- Does Y297 YBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 YBT expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 YBT?
- The MOT on Y297 YBT expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 YBT done?
- Y297 YBT was recorded at 103,288 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,059 miles a year.
- Has Y297 YBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 YBT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y297 YBT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y297 YBT find?
- Y297 YBT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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