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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

L8 ABLMOT history

L8 ABL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L8 ABL blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,692 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ABL was last recorded at 89,692 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,622 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,692 miles
  • 2025 – 88,622 miles
  • 2024 – 86,825 miles
  • 2023 – 85,647 miles
  • 2022 – 83,781 miles
  • 2021 – 82,598 miles
  • 2019 – 78,376 miles
  • 2018 – 74,536 miles
  • 2017 – 74,506 miles
  • 2016 – 70,348 miles
  • 2015 – 63,898 miles
  • 2014 – 53,480 miles
  • 2013 – 46,876 miles
  • 2012 – 39,910 miles
  • 2011 – 36,348 miles
  • 2010 – 31,539 miles
  • 2009 – 27,359 miles
  • 2008 – 19,302 miles
  • 2007 – 13,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,692 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,692 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    985120246218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,622 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    212270279060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,825 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    471569364795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,805 miles (+1,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    938836073546
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass85,647 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,647 miles
    Test number
    703635807241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,781 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    506073997679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,598 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    175902042488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,376 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    288512081157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,536 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    850947018150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,531 miles (+25)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,531 miles
    Test number
    576121663443
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass74,506 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    174104487640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,494 miles (+4,146)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    510079715481
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass70,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    201761326246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,348 miles (+6,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    682183579522
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass63,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    402916890795
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail63,898 miles (+10,418)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    103300483961
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking
  17. Pass53,480 miles (+6,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    367207164103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  18. Pass46,876 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    647048263103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,910 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    275341992420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,348 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,348 miles
    Test number
    438225191160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,539 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    194563290131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,359 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    382284699175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,302 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,302 miles
    Test number
    462217798132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,721 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,721 miles
    Test number
    724251398018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    601582887072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ABL

Does L8 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ABL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ABL?
The MOT on L8 ABL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ABL done?
L8 ABL was recorded at 89,692 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has L8 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ABL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 ABL 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 L8 ABL find?
L8 ABL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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