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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

L30 GTCMOT history

L30 GTC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 271,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

L30 GTC silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
271,660 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L30 GTC was last recorded at 271,660 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 12,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,830 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
12,830 miles
Average per year
11,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,660 miles
  • 2023 – 258,830 miles
  • 2022 – 245,674 miles
  • 2021 – 231,874 miles
  • 2020 – 218,497 miles
  • 2019 – 204,943 miles
  • 2018 – 188,746 miles
  • 2017 – 173,824 miles
  • 2016 – 153,636 miles
  • 2015 – 148,965 miles
  • 2014 – 147,988 miles
  • 2013 – 146,033 miles
  • 2012 – 143,400 miles
  • 2011 – 129,024 miles
  • 2010 – 108,593 miles
  • 2009 – 97,023 miles
  • 2008 – 82,149 miles
  • 2007 – 75,938 miles
  • 2006 – 69,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing. (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Possible incorrect wattage bulb. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure.
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Rack arm slightly disfigured. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch corroded.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 dangerous7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143712441085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Possible incorrect wattage bulb. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Rack arm slightly disfigured. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass271,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    271,660 miles
    Test number
    809566231400
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Fail271,660 miles (+12,830)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,660 miles
    Test number
    907160853524
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass258,830 miles (+13,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    258,830 miles
    Test number
    944157629656
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass245,674 miles (+13,800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    245,674 miles
    Test number
    450696882949
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

  6. Pass231,874 miles (+13,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    231,874 miles
    Test number
    923543830360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass218,497 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    218,497 miles
    Test number
    225861818454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail218,496 miles (+13,553)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,496 miles
    Test number
    690445352815
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass204,943 miles (+16,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    204,943 miles
    Test number
    319364218131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass188,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,746 miles
    Test number
    707778913955
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel vapour smell whilst testing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam is low.

  11. Fail188,745 miles (+14,921)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,745 miles
    Test number
    861330398157
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working Additional (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel vapour smell whilst testing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam is low.

  12. Pass173,824 miles (+20,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,824 miles
    Test number
    780291964693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    353350390418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,636 miles (+4,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    139537976657
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass148,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,965 miles
    Test number
    281005272403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail148,964 miles (+976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,964 miles
    Test number
    201075062238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Pass147,988 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    848080614229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass146,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,033 miles
    Test number
    126431613238
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail146,033 miles (+2,633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,033 miles
    Test number
    596491213224
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass143,400 miles (+14,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    143,400 miles
    Test number
    548736002234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,024 miles (+20,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,024 miles
    Test number
    829313411291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,593 miles (+11,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    734858120295
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass97,023 miles (+14,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    420662139289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,149 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    524396928255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,938 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    142369327223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    392207856257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 GTC

Does L30 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 GTC expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 GTC?
The MOT on L30 GTC expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 GTC done?
L30 GTC was recorded at 271,660 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 11,314 miles a year.
Has L30 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 GTC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 GTC 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 GTC find?
L30 GTC failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cup.; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing., and 16 more.

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