Mercedes-Benz CLK
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc
L4 NJCMOT history
L4 NJC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 120,438 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 NJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 NJC was last recorded at 120,438 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 13,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,017 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,421 miles
- Average per year
- 5,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,438 miles
- 2025 – 107,017 miles
- 2023 – 106,980 miles
- 2022 – 106,619 miles
- 2021 – 105,510 miles
- 2020 – 104,736 miles
- 2019 – 101,325 miles
- 2018 – 96,169 miles
- 2017 – 93,289 miles
- 2016 – 87,691 miles
- 2015 – 80,256 miles
- 2014 – 73,145 miles
- 2013 – 64,098 miles
- 2012 – 53,669 miles
- 2011 – 48,089 miles
- 2010 – 41,901 miles
- 2009 – 36,459 miles
- 2008 – 28,867 miles
- 2007 – 24,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,438 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,438 miles (+13,421)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 120,438 miles
- Test number
- 331465993724
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,017 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 107,017 miles
- Test number
- 816024734593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,015 miles (+35)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,015 miles
- Test number
- 790691840244
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass106,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 106,980 miles
- Test number
- 201051822672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,980 miles (+361)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,980 miles
- Test number
- 590651976457
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,619 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,619 miles
- Test number
- 377960530859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,510 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 105,510 miles
- Test number
- 731000986637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,736 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 104,736 miles
- Test number
- 859068591184
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,736 miles (+3,411)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,736 miles
- Test number
- 347270082872
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,325 miles (+5,156)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 101,325 miles
- Test number
- 172230324448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 96,169 miles
- Test number
- 535855329568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,169 miles (+2,880)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,169 miles
- Test number
- 927948049350
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass93,289 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,289 miles
- Test number
- 944661112792
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnderbody plastic trim fitted
Pass87,691 miles (+7,435)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 87,691 miles
- Test number
- 117247335151
- AdvisoryCentre Oil leak Underside
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,256 miles (+7,111)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 80,256 miles
- Test number
- 469711095136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass73,145 miles (+9,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 125349594132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,098 miles (+10,429)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 64,098 miles
- Test number
- 366890903460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted (aim not affected)
Pass53,669 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 53,669 miles
- Test number
- 197709992182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread. No cord or ply exposed
Fail53,669 miles (+5,580)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,669 miles
- Test number
- 777819892107
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread. No cord or ply exposed
Pass48,089 miles (+6,188)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 48,089 miles
- Test number
- 685399201249
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePoly v-belt has slight wear
Pass41,901 miles (+5,442)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,901 miles
- Test number
- 692110110221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,459 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,459 miles
- Test number
- 704057419296
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail36,425 miles (+7,558)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,425 miles
- Test number
- 652565519211
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,867 miles (+4,850)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 28,867 miles
- Test number
- 274407498421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 24,017 miles
- Test number
- 150477007225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 NJC
- Does L4 NJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NJC is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 NJC?
- The MOT on L4 NJC is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 NJC done?
- L4 NJC was recorded at 120,438 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
- Has L4 NJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 NJC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 NJC 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 NJC find?
- L4 NJC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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