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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,597 cc

C8 LAYMOT history

C8 LAY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

C8 LAY blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,259 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LAY was last recorded at 75,259 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,221 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,038 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,259 miles
  • 2025 – 73,221 miles
  • 2024 – 72,237 miles
  • 2023 – 71,543 miles
  • 2021 – 71,535 miles
  • 2020 – 69,722 miles
  • 2019 – 68,831 miles
  • 2018 – 68,498 miles
  • 2017 – 67,787 miles
  • 2015 – 66,956 miles
  • 2014 – 60,358 miles
  • 2013 – 51,663 miles
  • 2012 – 43,394 miles
  • 2011 – 34,574 miles
  • 2010 – 24,623 miles
  • 2009 – 11,319 miles
  • 2008 – 10,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front tyres wearing from outter edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both top and bottom engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would strong advice to change (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,259 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    634247117782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,221 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    906187623235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,237 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    881841454467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,543 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    152630540501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,535 miles (+1,813)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    861914755532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    986894301116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,722 miles (+891)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    641816695781
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    584522980052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail68,831 miles (+333)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    787907484411
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,498 miles (+711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    356209438839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,787 miles (+831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    402237983651
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass66,956 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    858438265238
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from outter edges
    • AdvisoryBoth top and bottom engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would strong advice to change (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would strong advice to change (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWould strong advice brake check

  13. Fail66,930 miles (+6,572)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    147702636516
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from outter edges
    • AdvisoryBoth top and bottom engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would strong advice to change (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would strong advice to change (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWould strong advice brake check

  14. Pass60,358 miles (+8,695)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    165049854064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  15. Pass51,663 miles (+8,269)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    497794643070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres outer edges bald
    • NoteSrs warning light displayed on dash

  16. Pass43,394 miles (+8,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    586114542037
    • NoteFront brake discs excessively worn

  17. Pass34,574 miles (+9,951)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    718050861084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  18. Pass24,623 miles (+13,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    452404850079
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges

  19. Pass11,319 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,319 miles
    Test number
    454061269049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,690 miles
    Test number
    830901968008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LAY

Does C8 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LAY is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LAY?
The MOT on C8 LAY is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LAY done?
C8 LAY was recorded at 75,259 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has C8 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LAY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 LAY 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 C8 LAY find?
C8 LAY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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