Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

L4 BHGMOT history

L4 BHG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 6 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L4 BHG black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
138,961 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L4 BHG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BHG was last recorded at 138,961 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,960 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,961 miles
  • 2025 – 138,460 miles
  • 2024 – 137,678 miles
  • 2023 – 135,613 miles
  • 2022 – 132,762 miles
  • 2020 – 125,009 miles
  • 2019 – 123,224 miles
  • 2018 – 119,973 miles
  • 2017 – 116,151 miles
  • 2016 – 115,446 miles
  • 2015 – 112,902 miles
  • 2014 – 107,745 miles
  • 2013 – 100,541 miles
  • 2012 – 96,706 miles
  • 2011 – 89,701 miles
  • 2010 – 76,990 miles
  • 2009 – 64,818 miles
  • 2008 – 52,796 miles
  • 2007 – 38,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,961 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated f\front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L\r\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,961 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    599441553384
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated f\front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L\r\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,960 miles (+500)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,960 miles
    Test number
    860399071094
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated f\front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L\r\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,460 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    178505956350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,451 miles (+773)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,451 miles
    Test number
    673280414045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass137,678 miles (+2,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,678 miles
    Test number
    644261756908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,613 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,613 miles
    Test number
    374255575995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,608 miles (+2,846)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,608 miles
    Test number
    496066496987
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass132,762 miles (+7,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    602287808256
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass125,009 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    617642453011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,988 miles (+1,764)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,988 miles
    Test number
    846674617049
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass123,224 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    770807710863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    692844149704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,973 miles (+4)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    883521913147
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Fail119,969 miles (+3,818)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,969 miles
    Test number
    178455532994
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edge

  15. Pass116,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,151 miles
    Test number
    402295337214
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  16. Fail116,148 miles (+702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    659782286724
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass115,446 miles (+2,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    493200325299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,902 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    488940745056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges worn

  19. Fail112,901 miles (+5,156)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,901 miles
    Test number
    559376035027
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges worn

  20. Pass107,745 miles (+7,204)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    439757934003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass100,541 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,541 miles
    Test number
    717646433041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,706 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    726494412155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,701 miles (+12,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    837805581126
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass76,990 miles (+12,172)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,990 miles
    Test number
    403529860160
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge 0mm
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat in
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs

  25. Pass64,818 miles (+12,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,818 miles
    Test number
    744329239113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,796 miles (+14,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    403862828188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    594748787063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 BHG

Does L4 BHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BHG is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BHG?
The MOT on L4 BHG is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BHG done?
L4 BHG was recorded at 138,961 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has L4 BHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BHG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 BHG 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 L4 BHG find?
L4 BHG passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated f\front; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L4B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.