
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
L3 NKKMOT history
L3 NKK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 4 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,548 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 137,548 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 NKK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 NKK was last recorded at 137,548 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 6,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 130,980 miles · 9 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,568 miles
- Average per year
- 7,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,548 miles
- 2021 – 130,980 miles
- 2020 – 124,743 miles
- 2019 – 113,915 miles
- 2018 – 102,674 miles
- 2017 – 90,746 miles
- 2016 – 78,771 miles
- 2015 – 65,371 miles
- 2014 – 57,761 miles
- 2012 – 44,942 miles
- 2011 – 39,646 miles
- 2010 – 34,712 miles
- 2009 – 30,633 miles
- 2008 – 29,586 miles
- 2007 – 26,159 miles
- 2006 – 23,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flange joint is very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,548 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,548 miles
- Test number
- 646108592388
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flange joint is very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,548 miles (+6,568)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,548 miles
- Test number
- 398101210377
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flange joint is very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,980 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 130,980 miles
- Test number
- 274954018352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail130,980 miles (+6,237)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,980 miles
- Test number
- 626632703197
- 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))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,743 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 124,743 miles
- Test number
- 281728805719
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail124,743 miles (+10,828)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,743 miles
- Test number
- 849224881064
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass113,915 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,915 miles
- Test number
- 177818597568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking around ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking around ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail113,915 miles (+11,241)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,915 miles
- Test number
- 566178328253
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking around ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking around ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass102,674 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 102,674 miles
- Test number
- 687552805990
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod end joint has slight play
Fail102,674 miles (+11,928)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,674 miles
- Test number
- 733433301405
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod end joint has slight play
Pass90,746 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,746 miles
- Test number
- 564194855979
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail90,746 miles (+11,975)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,746 miles
- Test number
- 345716949114
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass78,771 miles (+13,400)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,771 miles
- Test number
- 767770836766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,371 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,371 miles
- Test number
- 425943535019
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,371 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 65,371 miles
- Test number
- 747773035021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,761 miles (+12,819)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,761 miles
- Test number
- 216279144039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,942 miles
- Test number
- 945874942118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,942 miles (+5,296)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,942 miles
- Test number
- 635093442147
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,646 miles
- Test number
- 107345161105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,646 miles (+4,934)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,646 miles
- Test number
- 805501961151
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass34,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,712 miles
- Test number
- 771365340121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,712 miles (+4,079)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,712 miles
- Test number
- 152554840103
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail30,633 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,633 miles
- Test number
- 192167649179
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,633 miles (+1,047)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,633 miles
- Test number
- 981197249198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,586 miles (+3,427)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 29,586 miles
- Test number
- 422139508114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,159 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,159 miles
- Test number
- 503719687028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,526 miles
- Test number
- 803144596013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,526 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,526 miles
- Test number
- 184754096491
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L3 NKK
- Does L3 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 NKK expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 NKK?
- The MOT on L3 NKK expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 NKK done?
- L3 NKK was recorded at 137,548 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
- Has L3 NKK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 NKK has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on L3 NKK 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 NKK find?
- L3 NKK passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front exhaust flange joint is very rusty; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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