VAN3T - MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
The vehicle is a blue Triumph TR 7, registration VAN3T, manufactured in 1981 with its first registration in March 1981. It has a 1998cc petrol engine. The car is currently taxed and has an MOT exemption. The latest MOT test was conducted on 9 May 2025, with expiry on 8 May 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 80,437 miles. The MOT advisory notes a central oil leak that is not considered excessive, with no dangerous issues reported. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,994 mi
Expires: 27 January 2027
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 December 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,669 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,219 mi
Expires: 21 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory undertray and covers fitted
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre has some cuts but no cords exposed
- Advisory Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 22 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,970 mi
Expires: 21 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Undertray fitted
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,603 mi
Expires: 07 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 06 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,570 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,678 mi
Expires: 03 July 2018
Passed - 10 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,794 mi
Expires: 03 July 2017
Failed - 15 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,864 mi
Passed - 15 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,864 mi
Expires: 03 July 2016
Passed - 19 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,534 mi
Expires: 03 July 2015
Failed - 18 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,534 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,405 mi
Expires: 03 July 2014
Passed - 28 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,728 mi
Expires: 27 May 2013
Passed - 21 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,595 mi
Expires: 28 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 25 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,865 mi
Expires: 28 June 2011
Passed - 15 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,460 mi
Expires: 28 June 2010
Passed - 16 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,224 mi
Expires: 28 June 2009
Passed - 27 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,864 mi
Expires: 28 June 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VAN3T?
The MOT expires on 27 January 2027.
What is the tax status of VAN3T?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of VAN3T?
This is a 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2597cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VAN3T?
This vehicle produces 242 g/km of CO2 emissions.