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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

L3 VCDMOT history

L3 VCD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L3 VCD black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,027 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VCD was last recorded at 76,027 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,836 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,027 miles
  • 2025 – 75,836 miles
  • 2024 – 75,750 miles
  • 2023 – 75,173 miles
  • 2022 – 74,144 miles
  • 2021 – 72,585 miles
  • 2020 – 70,753 miles
  • 2019 – 69,196 miles
  • 2018 – 65,146 miles
  • 2017 – 60,061 miles
  • 2016 – 57,849 miles
  • 2015 – 51,398 miles
  • 2014 – 47,074 miles
  • 2013 – 39,763 miles
  • 2012 – 36,037 miles
  • 2010 – 31,718 miles
  • 2009 – 27,926 miles
  • 2008 – 21,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,027 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear bushes perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,027 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    334818302626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    483716983900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail75,836 miles (+86)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    707308246687
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,750 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    917540336411
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose

  5. Fail75,746 miles (+573)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    911430827214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose

  6. Pass75,173 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    131523228029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,173 miles (+1,029)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    516603182608
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,144 miles (+1,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    770016209284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,585 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    246821248142
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail72,580 miles (+1,827)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,580 miles
    Test number
    799158526682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass70,753 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    448412216354
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFronts pads
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished

  12. Fail70,752 miles (+1,556)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    751847703938
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFronts pads
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished

  13. Pass69,196 miles (+4,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    880876912173
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have play in front bushes
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished

  14. Pass65,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    923840304274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail65,146 miles (+5,085)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    854145380312
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass60,061 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    276045799861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,849 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    213430319444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,398 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    157286935178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,074 miles (+7,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    908411724170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,763 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,763 miles
    Test number
    276039643187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,037 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    865090612016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,718 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    351311440345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,926 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    990505649304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,758 miles (+4,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,758 miles
    Test number
    774698439201
    • NoteParking brake travel near to limts.

  25. Pass21,135 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    760031648274
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Questions about L3 VCD

Does L3 VCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VCD is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VCD?
The MOT on L3 VCD is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VCD done?
L3 VCD was recorded at 76,027 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has L3 VCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VCD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VCD 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 VCD find?
L3 VCD passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush.

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