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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y46 CLAMOT history

Y46 CLA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

Y46 CLA black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,425 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 CLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 CLA was last recorded at 140,425 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2010: 78,454 miles, lower than 85,231 miles on 28 Aug 2008.
  • 5 Jun 2019: 77,229 miles, lower than 116,316 miles on 3 Aug 2017.

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
138,031 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,394 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,425 miles
  • 2023 – 138,031 miles
  • 2022 – 133,458 miles
  • 2021 – 129,457 miles
  • 2020 – 125,202 miles
  • 2019 – 77,229 miles
  • 2017 – 116,316 miles
  • 2014 – 101,034 miles
  • 2010 – 97,010 miles
  • 2008 – 85,231 miles
  • 2007 – 77,198 miles
  • 2006 – 72,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,425 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,425 miles (+2,394)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    483193870760
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,031 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    385895722177
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass133,458 miles (+4,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    334779248140
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass129,457 miles (+4,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,457 miles
    Test number
    797491487976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,202 miles (+47,973)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    196695846455
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass77,229 miles (-39,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    199030618698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass116,316 miles (+15,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    888658729878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,034 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    239452964125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,010 miles (+18,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    413758110077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,454 miles (-6,777)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,454 miles
    Test number
    531365610091
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass85,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    260401048234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,231 miles (+8,033)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    290450548245
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass77,198 miles (+4,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    940289527246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass72,870 miles (+11,377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    310461796223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,493 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    352096156481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,013 miles
    Test number
    504783086005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y46 CLA

Does Y46 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y46 CLA expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y46 CLA?
The MOT on Y46 CLA expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y46 CLA done?
Y46 CLA was recorded at 140,425 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has Y46 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 CLA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on Y46 CLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y46 CLA find?
Y46 CLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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