
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
L70 LCOMOT history
L70 LCO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 296,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 296,376 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 10,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 LCO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 LCO was last recorded at 296,376 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 6,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 289,814 miles · 11 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,562 miles
- Average per year
- 10,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 296,376 miles
- 2023 – 289,814 miles
- 2022 – 289,742 miles
- 2021 – 287,160 miles
- 2020 – 286,990 miles
- 2019 – 275,338 miles
- 2018 – 266,309 miles
- 2017 – 261,849 miles
- 2016 – 250,921 miles
- 2015 – 237,790 miles
- 2014 – 220,301 miles
- 2013 – 204,865 miles
- 2012 – 195,836 miles
- 2011 – 183,353 miles
- 2010 – 175,731 miles
- 2009 – 167,559 miles
- 2008 – 153,212 miles
- 2007 – 127,455 miles
- 2006 – 105,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass296,376 miles (+6,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 296,376 miles
- Test number
- 984495797354
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass289,814 miles (+72)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 289,814 miles
- Test number
- 924914005471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel has been welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Fail289,742 miles (+2,582)2 dangerous13 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,742 miles
- Test number
- 699734304562
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel has been welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass287,160 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 287,160 miles
- Test number
- 600902570308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail286,990 miles (+11,652)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,990 miles
- Test number
- 822447687480
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills front and rear excessively corroded (jacking points U/S) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes going to the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fog lights inoperative
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear The alloy wheel has been welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass275,338 miles (+4)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 275,338 miles
- Test number
- 626669491249
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to the ABS pump corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail275,334 miles (+9,025)7 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,334 miles
- Test number
- 174892815128
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure Pump/filter. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to the ABS pump corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass266,309 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 266,309 miles
- Test number
- 449861114206
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Fail266,283 miles (+4,434)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,283 miles
- Test number
- 778649605125
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryEdge wear to offside front tyre but no cords visable
Pass261,849 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 261,849 miles
- Test number
- 895073856883
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s front floor corroded
Fail261,845 miles (+10,924)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,845 miles
- Test number
- 362956155284
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s front floor corroded
Pass250,921 miles (+676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 250,921 miles
- Test number
- 652788137476
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s front jacking point corroded
Fail250,245 miles (+12,455)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,245 miles
- Test number
- 273275081023
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s front jacking point corroded
Pass237,790 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 237,790 miles
- Test number
- 388512675098
- 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)
- NoteFront radiator lower cross member badly corroded
Fail237,790 miles (+17,489)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,790 miles
- Test number
- 726952875061
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- NoteFront radiator lower cross member badly corroded
Pass220,301 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 220,301 miles
- Test number
- 627446264010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail220,301 miles (+15,436)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,301 miles
- Test number
- 536225164075
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass204,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 204,865 miles
- Test number
- 268315863077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,865 miles (+9,029)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,865 miles
- Test number
- 627144763095
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass195,836 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 195,836 miles
- Test number
- 839076142002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail195,829 miles (+12,476)4 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,829 miles
- Test number
- 608816742040
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass183,353 miles (+7,622)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 183,353 miles
- Test number
- 276830761046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass175,731 miles (+8,172)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 175,731 miles
- Test number
- 951246050093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass167,559 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 167,559 miles
- Test number
- 534796839091
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail167,555 miles (+14,343)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,555 miles
- Test number
- 442081129096
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass153,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 153,212 miles
- Test number
- 420778218094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,212 miles (+25,757)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,212 miles
- Test number
- 611208718082
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass127,455 miles (+22,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 127,455 miles
- Test number
- 103255017428
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass105,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 105,410 miles
- Test number
- 591449036036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L70 LCO
- Does L70 LCO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 LCO expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 LCO?
- The MOT on L70 LCO expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 LCO done?
- L70 LCO was recorded at 296,376 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
- Has L70 LCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 LCO has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L70 LCO 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 L70 LCO find?
- L70 LCO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.
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