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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L26 NLHMOT history

L26 NLH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L26 NLH silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
107,379 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NLH was last recorded at 107,379 miles on 16 May 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,660 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
7,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,379 miles
  • 2025 – 106,660 miles
  • 2024 – 94,801 miles
  • 2023 – 82,533 miles
  • 2022 – 76,823 miles
  • 2021 – 66,118 miles
  • 2020 – 62,450 miles
  • 2019 – 54,937 miles
  • 2018 – 46,655 miles
  • 2017 – 37,571 miles
  • 2016 – 29,043 miles
  • 2015 – 23,467 miles
  • 2014 – 18,838 miles
  • 2013 – 16,616 miles
  • 2012 – 9,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,379 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,379 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,379 miles
    Test number
    508019609440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,660 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,660 miles
    Test number
    976216428821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,469 miles (+11,668)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    501924757266
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,801 miles (+12,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    756147606590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    668587684503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail82,533 miles (+5,710)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    976780929380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass76,823 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    627995498191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,809 miles (+10,691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    613910885841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,118 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    828104294712
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass62,450 miles (+124)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    890651208683
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers not allowing full inspection
  11. Fail62,326 miles (+7,389)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    767587327943
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn @ front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers not allowing full inspection
  12. Pass54,937 miles (+8,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,937 miles
    Test number
    531868268315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass46,655 miles (+9,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,655 miles
    Test number
    314676483967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass37,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    142811141678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,571 miles (+8,528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    691927967176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass29,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    966366494474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,043 miles (+5,576)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    151725601275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,467 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,467 miles
    Test number
    312612597886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,466 miles (+4,628)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,466 miles
    Test number
    634295715170
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
  20. Pass18,838 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    589607404384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,616 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,616 miles
    Test number
    748385273298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,422 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,422 miles
    Test number
    667843572271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,056 miles
    Test number
    745333722284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NLH

Does L26 NLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NLH is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 NLH?
The MOT on L26 NLH is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 NLH done?
L26 NLH was recorded at 107,379 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,144 miles a year.
Has L26 NLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NLH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 NLH 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 NLH find?
L26 NLH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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