
Mercedes-Benz CLK
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass116,316 miles (+15,282)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 116,316 miles
- Test number
- 888658729878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,034 miles (+4,024)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,034 miles
- Test number
- 239452964125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,010 miles (+18,556)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 97,010 miles
- Test number
- 413758110077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass85,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,231 miles
- Test number
- 260401048234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass72,870 miles (+11,377)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 72,870 miles
- Test number
- 310461796223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,493 miles (+480)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 61,493 miles
- Test number
- 352096156481
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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