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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,299 cc

L61 CLJMOT history

L61 CLJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,405 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 CLJ was last recorded at 73,405 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,735 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,405 miles
  • 2025 – 72,735 miles
  • 2024 – 72,148 miles
  • 2023 – 71,922 miles
  • 2022 – 71,659 miles
  • 2021 – 71,624 miles
  • 2020 – 71,575 miles
  • 2019 – 70,939 miles
  • 2018 – 70,724 miles
  • 2017 – 70,689 miles
  • 2016 – 70,180 miles
  • 2015 – 70,133 miles
  • 2014 – 69,283 miles
  • 2013 – 69,077 miles
  • 2012 – 68,207 miles
  • 2011 – 66,717 miles
  • 2010 – 65,351 miles
  • 2009 – 64,496 miles
  • 2008 – 61,439 miles
  • 2007 – 58,714 miles
  • 2006 – 58,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,405 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,405 miles (+670)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    362148697956
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass72,735 miles (+587)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    209605406024
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler hose perished/cracking

  3. Pass72,148 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    350502692163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,922 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    972227579280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,659 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    101239670120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,624 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,624 miles
    Test number
    291553686292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,575 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    359014090236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,939 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    268031838683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,724 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    826724928383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,689 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    152959507609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,180 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    800174221537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,133 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    857115565027
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked on inner shoulder

  13. Fail70,133 miles (+850)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    167602465052
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s/f bulkhead
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Pass69,283 miles (+206)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,283 miles
    Test number
    447503064049
    • NoteCorrosion n/s/f bulkhead
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r inner tyre slight cracking

  15. Pass69,077 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    106769833036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,072 miles (+865)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    407106433008
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f a/roll bar bush worn
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim slight damage
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slight bind
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch corroded
    • NoteO/s/r top marker in/op
    • NoteWipers poor

  17. Pass68,207 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    939189052053
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f road wheel slight damage and minor buldge in tyre
    • NoteO/s and n/s front upper inner wheel arches corroded
    • NoteO/s/r top marker in-op
    • NoteTrack rod end boots split

  18. Fail68,207 miles (+1,490)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    446108552045
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f road wheel slight damage and minor buldge in tyre
    • NoteO/s and n/s front upper inner wheel arches corroded
    • NoteO/s/r top marker in-op
    • NoteTrack rod end boots split

  19. Fail66,717 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    126284661086
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass66,717 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    257304161094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    413761420174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,351 miles (+855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    894451520141
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Fail64,496 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    763979179013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear side hub seal weeping

  24. Pass64,496 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    802859479006
    • NoteNear side hub seal weeping

  25. Pass61,439 miles (+2,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    794018508130
    • NoteR/O/S tyre has cracks in outerside wall min std..

  26. Pass58,714 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,714 miles
    Test number
    801899207110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    563084546023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 CLJ

Does L61 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 CLJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L61 CLJ?
The MOT on L61 CLJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 CLJ done?
L61 CLJ was recorded at 73,405 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 738 miles a year.
Has L61 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 CLJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L61 CLJ 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 L61 CLJ find?
L61 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front upper brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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