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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

L40 YMCMOT history

L40 YMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 8 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

L40 YMC blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
100,640 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 YMC was last recorded at 100,640 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,544 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
2,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,640 miles
  • 2023 – 100,544 miles
  • 2021 – 99,747 miles
  • 2020 – 99,132 miles
  • 2019 – 98,613 miles
  • 2018 – 97,805 miles
  • 2017 – 95,760 miles
  • 2016 – 94,998 miles
  • 2015 – 91,603 miles
  • 2013 – 90,038 miles
  • 2012 – 86,831 miles
  • 2011 – 73,340 miles
  • 2010 – 63,487 miles
  • 2008 – 55,519 miles
  • 2006 – 46,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,640 miles
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront All suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Both front Subframe Braces heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Radiator mount corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Both body braces heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,640 miles (+96)4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    866815794516
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both front Subframe Braces heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radiator mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both body braces heavily corroded

  2. Pass100,544 miles (+797)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    328923680874
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic gearbox cooler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower front radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,747 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    358809088160
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail99,747 miles (+615)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    241636286785
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass99,132 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    654159550789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail99,131 miles (+518)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    388608123618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,613 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    957505621011
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail98,613 miles (+808)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    767411142111
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,805 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    298770012710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns weak

  10. Fail97,805 miles (+2,045)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    799079488753
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush on bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns weak

  11. Pass95,760 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    115164871336
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint also heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured also lens is broken (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail95,760 miles (+762)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    932123876010
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint also heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured also lens is broken (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass94,998 miles (+3,395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,998 miles
    Test number
    724633630341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock outer bodies corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock outer body corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  14. Pass91,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    229341545186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,603 miles (+1,565)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    346865435194
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    986208563195
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

  17. Fail90,038 miles (+3,207)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    329115263129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

  18. Pass86,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    755630452173
    • NoteO/s/f wheel damage

  19. Fail86,831 miles (+13,491)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    379769442148
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel damage

  20. Pass73,340 miles (+9,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    177802841028
    • 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)

  21. Pass63,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,487 miles
    Test number
    163742740442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,487 miles (+7,968)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,487 miles
    Test number
    262551440047
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,519 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,519 miles
    Test number
    910160358380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,345 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    163606618067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    371168496230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YMC

Does L40 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 YMC expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 YMC?
The MOT on L40 YMC expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 YMC done?
L40 YMC was recorded at 100,640 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
Has L40 YMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YMC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 YMC 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 YMC find?
L40 YMC failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipe; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front outer brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch, and 14 more.

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