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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L7 XXKMOT history

L7 XXK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L7 XXK silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,290 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XXK was last recorded at 132,290 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2013: 34,224 miles, lower than 45,121 miles on 30 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,520 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,770 miles
Average per year
6,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,290 miles
  • 2025 – 124,520 miles
  • 2024 – 107,146 miles
  • 2023 – 104,395 miles
  • 2022 – 99,681 miles
  • 2021 – 97,351 miles
  • 2020 – 95,750 miles
  • 2019 – 91,241 miles
  • 2018 – 85,917 miles
  • 2017 – 80,201 miles
  • 2016 – 78,295 miles
  • 2015 – 73,894 miles
  • 2014 – 69,785 miles
  • 2013 – 54,242 miles
  • 2012 – 45,121 miles
  • 2011 – 33,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,290 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,290 miles (+7,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    174905851543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass124,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    210202637995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,520 miles (+17,374)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    995769360910
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,146 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    553844460979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,395 miles (+4,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    600110917342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,681 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,681 miles
    Test number
    731944139450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,351 miles
    Test number
    261690805269
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,351 miles (+1,601)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,351 miles
    Test number
    220752995034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,750 miles (+4,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    262211890384
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Pass91,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    598974056498
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail91,241 miles (+5,324)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    455637026701
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    409535418326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,917 miles (+5,716)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    670922678245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,201 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    429640017218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    191484649846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail78,295 miles (+4,401)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    401745663824
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass73,894 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    455682700368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,785 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    559558214215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass69,785 miles (+15,543)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    727508414204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,242 miles (+20,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    618841553128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,224 miles (-10,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,224 miles
    Test number
    336509443155
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,121 miles (+11,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    266331252466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass33,486 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    357108871161
    • NoteREAR TYRES 3MM 245/40/17 91Y

Questions about L7 XXK

Does L7 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XXK is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XXK?
The MOT on L7 XXK is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XXK done?
L7 XXK was recorded at 132,290 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
Has L7 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XXK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 XXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 XXK find?
L7 XXK passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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