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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

L13 CDEMOT history

L13 CDE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L13 CDE black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,550 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 CDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 CDE was last recorded at 129,550 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,544 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,550 miles
  • 2025 – 129,544 miles
  • 2024 – 129,535 miles
  • 2023 – 129,506 miles
  • 2022 – 129,502 miles
  • 2021 – 129,497 miles
  • 2020 – 129,484 miles
  • 2019 – 129,213 miles
  • 2018 – 128,416 miles
  • 2017 – 128,075 miles
  • 2016 – 127,655 miles
  • 2015 – 127,142 miles
  • 2014 – 126,596 miles
  • 2013 – 125,798 miles
  • 2012 – 120,794 miles
  • 2010 – 112,551 miles
  • 2009 – 105,180 miles
  • 2008 – 98,014 miles
  • 2007 – 84,953 miles
  • 2006 – 68,094 miles
  • 2005 – 50,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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.

  • Rear suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,550 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    256169797938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  2. Pass129,544 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,544 miles
    Test number
    506452623140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,535 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,535 miles
    Test number
    723487272710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass129,506 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    706785984024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass129,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,502 miles
    Test number
    916720995462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail129,502 miles (+5)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,502 miles
    Test number
    324828052714
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass129,497 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    805598188855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,484 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,484 miles
    Test number
    662790876157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squeel
  9. Pass129,213 miles (+797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    337146627098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear suspension components
  10. Pass128,416 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,416 miles
    Test number
    856981031258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside unable to inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear unable to inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
  11. Fail128,412 miles (+337)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,412 miles
    Test number
    670090339812
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe hanger corroded and broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside unable to inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear unable to inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
  12. Pass128,075 miles (+420)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    673901272687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect inner sills
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills
  13. Pass127,655 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    884826871088
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass127,142 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    177069355090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,596 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,596 miles
    Test number
    269533464037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,589 miles (+791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,589 miles
    Test number
    855695954028
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass125,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    218467463036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,798 miles (+5,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    247615263079
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass120,794 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    228869862007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  20. Fail120,794 miles (+8,243)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    826959662049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass112,551 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,551 miles
    Test number
    502142320393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,547 miles (+7,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,547 miles
    Test number
    450950420487
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass105,180 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    390164599231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,014 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    600948198243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,557 miles (+12,604)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    803309288267
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass84,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    152881417375
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail84,953 miles (+16,859)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    521861917327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass68,094 miles (+17,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    694613596245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,241 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    391248395242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    671366615216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 CDE

Does L13 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 CDE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 CDE?
The MOT on L13 CDE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 CDE done?
L13 CDE was recorded at 129,550 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has L13 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 CDE has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 CDE 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 L13 CDE find?
L13 CDE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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