Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
L3 FAUMOT history
L3 FAU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 106,603 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 FAU was last recorded at 106,603 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,260 miles · 11 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 343 miles
- Average per year
- 5,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,603 miles
- 2024 – 106,260 miles
- 2023 – 106,213 miles
- 2022 – 105,049 miles
- 2021 – 100,217 miles
- 2019 – 96,834 miles
- 2018 – 92,586 miles
- 2017 – 78,082 miles
- 2016 – 71,909 miles
- 2015 – 65,151 miles
- 2014 – 59,271 miles
- 2013 – 51,027 miles
- 2012 – 43,869 miles
- 2011 – 36,979 miles
- 2010 – 28,692 miles
- 2009 – 23,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,603 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,603 miles (+343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 106,603 miles
- Test number
- 301792148962
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,260 miles (+47)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,260 miles
- Test number
- 975613431708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail106,213 miles (+1,164)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,213 miles
- Test number
- 826121477109
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,049 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 105,049 miles
- Test number
- 152653029100
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti roll bar rusty.
Fail105,049 miles (+4,832)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,049 miles
- Test number
- 179976434235
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti roll bar rusty.
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from coolant tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,217 miles (+3,383)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,217 miles
- Test number
- 672077120699
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside front, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,834 miles (+4,248)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,834 miles
- Test number
- 966869200244
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,586 miles (+6,504)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 92,586 miles
- Test number
- 356573623857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,082 miles (+8,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 86,082 miles
- Test number
- 181548359239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scored
Pass78,082 miles (+6,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,082 miles
- Test number
- 387521715649
- AdvisoryN/s wiper smearing
Pass71,909 miles (+6,758)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,909 miles
- Test number
- 487094366863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass65,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,151 miles
- Test number
- 396725905196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,151 miles (+5,880)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,151 miles
- Test number
- 888945005113
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass59,271 miles (+8,244)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,271 miles
- Test number
- 546841094032
- NoteN/s/f rim damaged
Pass51,027 miles (+7,158)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,027 miles
- Test number
- 976659193029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,869 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,869 miles
- Test number
- 598838102183
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlastic sill trim covers fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail43,869 miles (+6,890)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,869 miles
- Test number
- 109428702119
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlastic sill trim covers fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,979 miles (+8,287)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,979 miles
- Test number
- 168326491057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,692 miles (+5,314)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,692 miles
- Test number
- 774983300115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,378 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 23,378 miles
- Test number
- 611928319132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,377 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,377 miles
- Test number
- 631207019160
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L3 FAU
- Does L3 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FAU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L3 FAU?
- The MOT on L3 FAU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 FAU done?
- L3 FAU was recorded at 106,603 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
- Has L3 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 FAU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 FAU 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 L3 FAU find?
- L3 FAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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