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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

J8 LORMOT history

J8 LOR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

J8 LOR silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,359 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LOR was last recorded at 75,359 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2010: 15,948 miles, lower than 111,191 miles on 20 May 2009.
  • 2 Nov 2015: 38,604 miles, lower than 39,567 miles on 5 Nov 2014.
  • 3 Jan 2024: 63,820 miles, lower than 95,828 miles on 19 Dec 2022.

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
75,161 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
3,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,359 miles
  • 2025 – 70,189 miles
  • 2024 – 63,820 miles
  • 2022 – 95,828 miles
  • 2021 – 48,357 miles
  • 2020 – 46,456 miles
  • 2019 – 46,314 miles
  • 2017 – 43,778 miles
  • 2016 – 41,465 miles
  • 2015 – 38,604 miles
  • 2014 – 39,567 miles
  • 2013 – 23,861 miles
  • 2012 – 22,551 miles
  • 2011 – 20,965 miles
  • 2010 – 15,948 miles
  • 2009 – 111,191 miles
  • 2008 – 10,662 miles
  • 2007 – 9,584 miles
  • 2006 – 7,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,359 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,359 miles (+198)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    283241716673
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread.
  2. Fail75,161 miles (+4,972)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    410002395411
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread.
  3. Pass70,189 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    335104768089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,820 miles (-32,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    574527811536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    349305038889
    • 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. Pass86,176 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,176 km
    Test number
    807963162448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,357 miles (+1,901)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    882302670837
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion across exhaust system
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass46,456 miles (+142)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    409363232642
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass46,314 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    621118189276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,778 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,778 miles
    Test number
    792872314753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,465 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    840052886788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake pads getting low
  12. Pass38,604 miles (-963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    370948603127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass39,567 miles (+15,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,567 miles
    Test number
    716619604367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass23,861 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,861 miles
    Test number
    447993923358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,551 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,551 miles
    Test number
    447036622455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,305 miles (+340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    639998052160
    • NoteHeadlamp washer n/w
  17. Pass20,965 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    397031751123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,948 miles (-95,243)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,948 miles
    Test number
    260600340117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFrunt number plate buckled out
    • NoteUnable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
  19. Pass111,191 miles (+100,529)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,191 miles
    Test number
    294320049498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,662 miles (+1,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,662 miles
    Test number
    934413148188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass9,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,584 miles
    Test number
    254895317413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,584 miles (+2,514)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,584 miles
    Test number
    760475417122
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteScrew missing for rear number plate fasterning
    • NoteSmall chips in A & B zone of front windscreen
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/rear sidewall
  23. Pass7,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,070 miles
    Test number
    274015496079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LOR

Does J8 LOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LOR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LOR?
The MOT on J8 LOR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LOR done?
J8 LOR was recorded at 75,359 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,449 miles a year.
Has J8 LOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LOR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 20 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LOR find?
J8 LOR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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