Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc
L26 LAYMOT history
L26 LAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 101,701 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 LAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 LAY was last recorded at 101,701 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,701 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,701 miles
- 2025 – 98,375 miles
- 2024 – 94,139 miles
- 2023 – 88,440 miles
- 2022 – 86,060 miles
- 2021 – 84,825 miles
- 2020 – 80,211 miles
- 2019 – 78,028 miles
- 2017 – 76,267 miles
- 2016 – 73,142 miles
- 2015 – 65,915 miles
- 2014 – 57,285 miles
- 2013 – 50,650 miles
- 2011 – 37,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,701 miles
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING HANGER AREA BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTEDRecorded 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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,701 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 101,701 miles
- Test number
- 706474110662
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING HANGER AREA BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED
Fail101,701 miles (+3,326)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,701 miles
- Test number
- 739998812385
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING HANGER AREA BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED
Pass98,375 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,375 miles
- Test number
- 460273795960
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,375 miles (+4,236)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,375 miles
- Test number
- 903062066402
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 248815717661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,139 miles (+5,699)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 162678468378
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,440 miles (+2,380)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 88,440 miles
- Test number
- 976290641275
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle
Pass86,060 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 986592653849
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,060 miles (+1,235)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 300969892631
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,825 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,825 miles
- Test number
- 385093890065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken but still secure
Fail84,821 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,821 miles
- Test number
- 254916925485
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken but still secure
Pass80,211 miles (+2,183)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,211 miles
- Test number
- 664108042434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
Pass78,028 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 826556976150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted to also inc plastic sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills
Pass76,267 miles (+3,125)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,267 miles
- Test number
- 256620830484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,142 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 73,142 miles
- Test number
- 383858000975
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail73,141 miles (+7,226)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,141 miles
- Test number
- 409799862455
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass65,915 miles (+1,481)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,915 miles
- Test number
- 509770465144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,434 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,434 miles
- Test number
- 946109925001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,403 miles (+7,118)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,403 miles
- Test number
- 199011025493
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,285 miles (+6,635)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 57,285 miles
- Test number
- 769495214023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,650 miles (+13,540)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 50,650 miles
- Test number
- 189851633462
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn at inner shoulder
- NoteParking brake pedal not returning fully after release, causing brake warning light to display
Pass37,110 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,110 miles
- Test number
- 417536541352
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Questions about L26 LAY
- Does L26 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LAY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 LAY?
- The MOT on L26 LAY 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 L26 LAY done?
- L26 LAY was recorded at 101,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
- Has L26 LAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 LAY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 LAY 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 L26 LAY find?
- L26 LAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger area both sides, and 1 more.
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