Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
L3 NKUMOT history
L3 NKU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,803 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 NKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 NKU was last recorded at 166,803 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,802 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,803 miles
- 2024 – 164,143 miles
- 2023 – 162,129 miles
- 2022 – 160,023 miles
- 2021 – 158,084 miles
- 2019 – 152,060 miles
- 2017 – 147,128 miles
- 2016 – 142,438 miles
- 2015 – 136,851 miles
- 2014 – 132,603 miles
- 2013 – 128,178 miles
- 2012 – 122,595 miles
- 2011 – 115,700 miles
- 2010 – 108,909 miles
- 2009 – 100,383 miles
- 2008 – 90,456 miles
- 2007 – 84,828 miles
- 2006 – 78,671 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,803 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering wheel slightly worn
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,803 miles
- Test number
- 793515899736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel slightly worn
Fail166,802 miles (+2,659)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,802 miles
- Test number
- 190507435824
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass164,143 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,143 miles
- Test number
- 182196392939
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront slight play on inner tie rods ns & os
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipes running under vehichle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Fail164,143 miles (+2,014)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,143 miles
- Test number
- 558203367092
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront slight play on inner tie rods ns & os
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipes running under vehichle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Pass162,129 miles (+2,106)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 162,129 miles
- Test number
- 625784808626
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential signs of a leak
Pass160,023 miles (+1,939)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 160,023 miles
- Test number
- 931914320211
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,084 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 158,084 miles
- Test number
- 148337692203
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,054 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,054 miles
- Test number
- 677700700264
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,060 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,060 miles
- Test number
- 627040756292
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper has a slight leak
Fail152,060 miles (+4,932)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,060 miles
- Test number
- 459943247308
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper has a slight leak
Pass147,128 miles (+4,690)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 147,128 miles
- Test number
- 887432454748
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCorrosion in offside rear inner floor pan
Pass142,438 miles (+5,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 142,438 miles
- Test number
- 638274457769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,851 miles (+4,248)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 136,851 miles
- Test number
- 129576155179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,603 miles (+4,425)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,603 miles
- Test number
- 238210764407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,178 miles (+5,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 128,178 miles
- Test number
- 617150453152
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass122,595 miles (+6,895)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 122,595 miles
- Test number
- 277312652489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,700 miles (+6,791)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 115,700 miles
- Test number
- 947484851110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,909 miles (+8,526)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 108,909 miles
- Test number
- 231099650421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,383 miles (+9,927)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 670148249157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,456 miles (+5,628)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 90,456 miles
- Test number
- 774215768166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,828 miles (+6,157)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 84,828 miles
- Test number
- 112197457126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 78,671 miles
- Test number
- 513778476101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 NKU
- Does L3 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NKU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 NKU?
- The MOT on L3 NKU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 NKU done?
- L3 NKU was recorded at 166,803 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
- Has L3 NKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 NKU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 NKU 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 NKU find?
- L3 NKU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering wheel slightly worn.
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