Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,266 cc
L23 SMWMOT history
L23 SMW is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 82,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 82,247 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 5
- 4 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SMW was last recorded at 82,247 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 81,279 miles · 30 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 968 miles
- Average per year
- 819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 82,247 miles
- 2021 – 81,279 miles
- 2020 – 80,083 miles
- 2019 – 78,248 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,247 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle General Rust
- AdvisoryWipers Smeary
Full MOT history
5 tests since 18 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,247 miles (+968)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 82,247 miles
- Test number
- 897855824242
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle General Rust
- AdvisoryWipers Smeary
Pass81,279 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,279 miles
- Test number
- 252836237718
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,083 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,083 miles
- Test number
- 435363872117
- 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))
Fail80,056 miles (+1,808)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,056 miles
- Test number
- 808076004216
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on engine oil sensor visitwokshop (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 901954983709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 SMW
- Does L23 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 SMW expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SMW?
- The MOT on L23 SMW expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 SMW done?
- L23 SMW was recorded at 82,247 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 819 miles a year.
- Has L23 SMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SMW has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on L23 SMW 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 L23 SMW find?
- L23 SMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy, aim just met; front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear, and 8 more.
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