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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L40 ESPMOT history

L40 ESP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L40 ESP silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,453 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ESP was last recorded at 92,453 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,292 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
3,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,453 miles
  • 2024 – 92,292 miles
  • 2023 – 91,797 miles
  • 2022 – 90,834 miles
  • 2021 – 89,514 miles
  • 2020 – 87,597 miles
  • 2019 – 80,831 miles
  • 2018 – 70,034 miles
  • 2017 – 63,189 miles
  • 2016 – 57,158 miles
  • 2015 – 50,969 miles
  • 2013 – 42,365 miles
  • 2012 – 36,743 miles
  • 2010 – 32,380 miles
  • 2009 – 28,800 miles
  • 2008 – 24,944 miles
  • 2007 – 21,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,453 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    543646186687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    325828997472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,292 miles (+495)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    415460195791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,797 miles (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    178469490754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass90,834 miles (+1,320)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    419382752366
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings need slight adjustment.
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken middle. Exhaust still secure.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator slightly discoloured.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front, rear suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  6. Pass89,514 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    868101737122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail89,501 miles (+1,904)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    788519472003
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass87,597 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    795585645516
    • 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))

  9. Fail87,596 miles (+6,765)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    162339621740
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass80,831 miles (+10,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    245566428200
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass70,034 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    219292650932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    555008566695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,189 miles (+6,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    163574853776
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass57,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    758743380335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,151 miles (+6,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    780915071411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  16. Pass50,969 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    207453725230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail50,956 miles (+8,591)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    605035315259
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,365 miles (+38)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    375821523253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre worn on edges

  19. Fail42,327 miles (+5,584)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    558001213287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp permanently illuminated
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass36,743 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    497388952092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass32,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,380 miles
    Test number
    792341650355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,379 miles (+3,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    624350150301
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass28,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,800 miles
    Test number
    461589849439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail28,800 miles (+3,856)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,800 miles
    Test number
    544449349387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,944 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,944 miles
    Test number
    223471718391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    220869187205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ESP

Does L40 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ESP is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 ESP?
The MOT on L40 ESP is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ESP done?
L40 ESP was recorded at 92,453 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
Has L40 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ESP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 ESP 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 L40 ESP find?
L40 ESP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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