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Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

L8 HKEMOT history

L8 HKE is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L8 HKE purple Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
96,339 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HKE was last recorded at 96,339 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,087 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,252 miles
Average per year
2,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,339 miles
  • 2025 – 95,087 miles
  • 2024 – 93,478 miles
  • 2023 – 91,847 miles
  • 2022 – 90,238 miles
  • 2021 – 88,466 miles
  • 2016 – 87,940 miles
  • 2015 – 87,745 miles
  • 2014 – 87,066 miles
  • 2013 – 86,588 miles
  • 2012 – 85,964 miles
  • 2011 – 84,458 miles
  • 2010 – 80,314 miles
  • 2009 – 74,755 miles
  • 2007 – 68,118 miles
  • 2006 – 53,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,339 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,339 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,339 miles
    Test number
    850225404387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass95,087 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    410473896857
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass93,478 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    762219853168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,847 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    602541156774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,238 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    436505265648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    813569710961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,466 miles (+526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    904099449145
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass87,940 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,940 miles
    Test number
    991181208216
    • AdvisoryUnder tarys fitted

  9. Pass87,745 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    587496965074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail87,727 miles (+661)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    416415765021
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass87,066 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    979277634084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,588 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    436667613079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,964 miles (+1,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    349123022019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass84,458 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    105057041434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    120817420427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,314 miles (+5,559)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    763117520082
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass74,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    102129729429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail74,754 miles (+6,636)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,754 miles
    Test number
    211569829027
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass68,118 miles (+14,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    171190297221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass53,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    824630076237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 HKE

Does L8 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HKE is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HKE?
The MOT on L8 HKE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HKE done?
L8 HKE was recorded at 96,339 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,166 miles a year.
Has L8 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HKE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 HKE 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 HKE find?
L8 HKE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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