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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L42 WHUMOT history

L42 WHU is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 14 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

L42 WHU red Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
118,259 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 WHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L42 WHU was last recorded at 118,259 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 16,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,736 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
16,523 miles
Average per year
6,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,259 miles
  • 2023 – 101,736 miles
  • 2021 – 96,228 miles
  • 2020 – 91,614 miles
  • 2019 – 86,809 miles
  • 2018 – 83,425 miles
  • 2017 – 78,309 miles
  • 2016 – 73,814 miles
  • 2015 – 69,053 miles
  • 2014 – 64,158 miles
  • 2013 – 59,170 miles
  • 2012 – 48,724 miles
  • 2011 – 40,998 miles
  • 2010 – 33,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,259 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,259 miles (+16,523)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,259 miles
    Test number
    901313805239
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    542277479430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail101,736 miles (+5,508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    651660884776
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,228 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    402089894444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,614 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    688655984221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,809 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    784993504197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,425 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    167892368927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,395 miles (+5,086)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    948367950603
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass78,309 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,309 miles
    Test number
    489392274965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,814 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    871406335616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,812 miles (+4,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    202749800653
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass69,053 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    875221705849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,158 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    178525694212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,170 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    529225203387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,934 miles (+10,210)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,934 miles
    Test number
    267781903313
    • 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOSF tyre perished and cracked also worn on extream edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on inner edge

  16. Pass48,724 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    978234222344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,998 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    985648601395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,991 miles (+7,591)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    165337901357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass33,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    551081900313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L42 WHU

Does L42 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 WHU expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 WHU?
The MOT on L42 WHU expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 WHU done?
L42 WHU was recorded at 118,259 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 6,355 miles a year.
Has L42 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 WHU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L42 WHU 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 L42 WHU find?
L42 WHU failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush, and 10 more.

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