Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
L21 TLAMOT history
L21 TLA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 115,204 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 TLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 TLA was last recorded at 115,204 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,197 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,204 miles
- 2025 – 112,104 miles
- 2024 – 107,385 miles
- 2023 – 103,746 miles
- 2022 – 100,122 miles
- 2021 – 95,250 miles
- 2020 – 93,924 miles
- 2019 – 90,019 miles
- 2018 – 83,457 miles
- 2017 – 78,887 miles
- 2016 – 73,987 miles
- 2015 – 69,835 miles
- 2014 – 65,038 miles
- 2013 – 60,962 miles
- 2012 – 56,277 miles
- 2011 – 52,330 miles
- 2010 – 47,364 miles
- 2009 – 43,818 miles
- 2008 – 38,256 miles
- 2007 – 31,907 miles
- 2006 – 27,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,204 miles
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Headlamps slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,204 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 115,204 miles
- Test number
- 239643624021
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail115,197 miles (+3,093)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,197 miles
- Test number
- 683704041300
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,104 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 112,104 miles
- Test number
- 807384797494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass107,385 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,385 miles
- Test number
- 430382956073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,378 miles (+3,632)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,378 miles
- Test number
- 370218754986
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,746 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 103,746 miles
- Test number
- 837661827161
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust section corroded
Pass100,122 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,122 miles
- Test number
- 389792502391
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,119 miles (+4,869)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,119 miles
- Test number
- 779516168424
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,250 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 95,250 miles
- Test number
- 650671718063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,246 miles (+1,322)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,246 miles
- Test number
- 127854757440
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,924 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,924 miles
- Test number
- 581153884469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,019 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,019 miles
- Test number
- 702760275374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail90,019 miles (+1,533)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,019 miles
- Test number
- 121276947250
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass88,486 miles (+5,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2020
- Odometer
- 88,486 miles
- Test number
- 503404272836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,457 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,457 miles
- Test number
- 304742592488
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail83,457 miles (+4,570)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,457 miles
- Test number
- 196442752471
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass78,887 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,887 miles
- Test number
- 505570097389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass73,987 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,987 miles
- Test number
- 184798058828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,835 miles (+4,797)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,835 miles
- Test number
- 298832145107
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge
Pass65,038 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 65,038 miles
- Test number
- 106532044199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,962 miles (+4,685)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 60,962 miles
- Test number
- 787144233193
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,277 miles (+3,947)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,277 miles
- Test number
- 688206932121
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,330 miles (+4,966)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 52,330 miles
- Test number
- 488733041130
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,364 miles (+3,546)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,364 miles
- Test number
- 824564430149
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,818 miles (+5,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,818 miles
- Test number
- 401155139108
- 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)
Pass38,256 miles (+6,349)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 38,256 miles
- Test number
- 790397738191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,907 miles (+4,817)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,907 miles
- Test number
- 884714727125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,090 miles
- Test number
- 194055726151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,090 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,090 miles
- Test number
- 252095226122
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about L21 TLA
- Does L21 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TLA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 TLA?
- The MOT on L21 TLA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 TLA done?
- L21 TLA was recorded at 115,204 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
- Has L21 TLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 TLA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 TLA 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 L21 TLA find?
- L21 TLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.
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