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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

YAC 61MOT history

YAC 61 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,572 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAC 61
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAC 61 was last recorded at 78,572 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,958 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,614 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,572 miles
  • 2024 – 69,958 miles
  • 2023 – 61,902 miles
  • 2022 – 58,386 miles
  • 2021 – 52,568 miles
  • 2020 – 47,485 miles
  • 2019 – 42,989 miles
  • 2018 – 40,570 miles
  • 2017 – 37,233 miles
  • 2016 – 33,981 miles
  • 2015 – 29,311 miles
  • 2013 – 28,763 miles
  • 2012 – 27,877 miles
  • 2011 – 27,380 miles
  • 2009 – 26,184 miles
  • 2006 – 26,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advisory
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diffrentional (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,572 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    757863753656
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advisory
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diffrentional (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,572 miles (+8,614)2 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    829983717172
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advisory
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diffrentional (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass69,958 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    979116399330
    • DangerousFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,942 miles (+8,040)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    921638093867
    • DangerousFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,902 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    861185578986
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,895 miles (+3,509)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    352538485797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,386 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,386 miles
    Test number
    212367857036
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail58,378 miles (+5,810)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    484057979678
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    155694285531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail52,568 miles (+5,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    109100847497
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,485 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    730733421338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass42,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    289986242167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,989 miles (+2,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    442430562710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass40,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    526206760286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,570 miles (+3,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    220773037919
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass37,233 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    992349051020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    265098058326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    832365857016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail33,981 miles (+4,670)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    589586661781
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass29,311 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    238569235483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,763 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    567396343369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,877 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    907736952350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    746566341220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,380 miles (+1,196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    346805041294
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass26,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    753932559220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,184 miles (+3)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    654015949252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail26,181 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    390279566292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about YAC 61

What vehicle is registration YAC 61 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAC 61 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAC 61 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAC 61 is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YAC 61?
The MOT on YAC 61 is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAC 61 done?
YAC 61 was recorded at 78,572 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has YAC 61 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAC 61 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on YAC 61 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 YAC 61 find?
YAC 61 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 7 more.

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