Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
L30 GSLMOT history
L30 GSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,776 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 GSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 GSL was last recorded at 161,776 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,593 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 183 miles
- Average per year
- 9,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,776 miles
- 2025 – 157,377 miles
- 2024 – 144,053 miles
- 2023 – 134,737 miles
- 2022 – 129,851 miles
- 2021 – 125,996 miles
- 2019 – 117,878 miles
- 2018 – 106,807 miles
- 2017 – 102,895 miles
- 2016 – 80,562 miles
- 2015 – 56,982 miles
- 2013 – 36,988 miles
- 2012 – 27,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,776 miles
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,776 miles (+183)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,776 miles
- Test number
- 466541651921
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail161,593 miles (+4,216)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,593 miles
- Test number
- 683037294266
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass157,377 miles (+13,324)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 157,377 miles
- Test number
- 307889134991
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,053 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,053 miles
- Test number
- 691588089211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,050 miles (+9,313)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,050 miles
- Test number
- 653116789976
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,737 miles (+4,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,737 miles
- Test number
- 115225462183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,851 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 129,851 miles
- Test number
- 414140759988
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,851 miles (+3,855)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,851 miles
- Test number
- 463212383709
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,996 miles (+8,118)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 125,996 miles
- Test number
- 643482815180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,878 miles (+11,071)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,878 miles
- Test number
- 948362707907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,807 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 106,807 miles
- Test number
- 774919882568
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail106,795 miles (+3,900)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,795 miles
- Test number
- 175550248577
- MajorHeadlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass102,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,895 miles
- Test number
- 232519048310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,895 miles (+5,086)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,895 miles
- Test number
- 395961557637
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,809 miles (+17,247)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,809 miles
- Test number
- 696417628650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,562 miles (+23,580)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,562 miles
- Test number
- 978880202659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,982 miles (+19,994)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 56,982 miles
- Test number
- 715386705015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,988 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 36,988 miles
- Test number
- 146892733386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,542 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 33,542 miles
- Test number
- 438773373016
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail33,542 miles (+6,542)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,542 miles
- Test number
- 685412873004
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,000 miles
- Test number
- 249923202469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 GSL
- Does L30 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 GSL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 GSL?
- The MOT on L30 GSL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 GSL done?
- L30 GSL was recorded at 161,776 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,810 miles a year.
- Has L30 GSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 GSL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L30 GSL 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 L30 GSL find?
- L30 GSL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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