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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L11 BAYMOT history

L11 BAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L11 BAY black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
83,323 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L11 BAY was last recorded at 83,323 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,304 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,323 miles
  • 2024 – 80,708 miles
  • 2023 – 75,800 miles
  • 2022 – 69,805 miles
  • 2021 – 61,997 miles
  • 2020 – 56,839 miles
  • 2019 – 56,047 miles
  • 2018 – 55,442 miles
  • 2017 – 52,705 miles
  • 2016 – 49,942 miles
  • 2015 – 46,669 miles
  • 2014 – 44,807 miles
  • 2013 – 42,250 miles
  • 2012 – 37,866 miles
  • 2011 – 35,420 miles
  • 2010 – 31,466 miles
  • 2009 – 25,267 miles
  • 2008 – 20,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,323 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,323 miles (+19)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    763206399483
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail83,304 miles (+8)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    469803951052
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail83,296 miles (+2,588)11 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    438635164321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass80,708 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    629883027968
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,708 miles (+4,908)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    190761075604
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    510000528111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,800 miles (+5,995)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    270410035583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass69,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    526697813245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail69,805 miles (+7,808)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    292000025406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just passed mot (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Major (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    633593370759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,997 miles (+5,158)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    372368693272
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,839 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    981862700968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,047 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,047 miles
    Test number
    795385629235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,442 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    650271846483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    472920994325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,705 miles (+2,763)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    658350765447
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGER (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  17. Pass49,942 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    544405701011
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has a snapped exhaust hanger
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Fail49,940 miles (+3,271)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    409593614160
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm with the ball joint going up into the hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has a snapped exhaust hanger
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Pass46,669 miles (+1,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    806858515224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass44,807 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    885725344251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,678 miles (+2,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,678 miles
    Test number
    736400644204
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass42,250 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    575879743250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,866 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,866 miles
    Test number
    156469972229
    • 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)

  24. Pass35,420 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    656330181212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,466 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    533013160231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,267 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    661264969214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,170 miles
    Test number
    864723768250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 BAY

Does L11 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 BAY expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 BAY?
The MOT on L11 BAY expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 BAY done?
L11 BAY was recorded at 83,323 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has L11 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BAY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 BAY 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 L11 BAY find?
L11 BAY failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted, and 5 more.

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