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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L8 PHAMOT history

L8 PHA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L8 PHA blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,641 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PHA was last recorded at 49,641 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,973 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
668 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,641 miles
  • 2025 – 48,973 miles
  • 2024 – 48,061 miles
  • 2023 – 46,941 miles
  • 2022 – 46,267 miles
  • 2021 – 44,700 miles
  • 2020 – 43,725 miles
  • 2019 – 42,295 miles
  • 2018 – 40,693 miles
  • 2017 – 39,826 miles
  • 2016 – 38,502 miles
  • 2015 – 36,879 miles
  • 2014 – 35,057 miles
  • 2013 – 33,592 miles
  • 2012 – 31,843 miles
  • 2011 – 30,629 miles
  • 2010 – 28,695 miles
  • 2009 – 25,186 miles
  • 2008 – 22,437 miles
  • 2007 – 18,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,641 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,641 miles (+668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    791248876244
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass48,973 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,973 miles
    Test number
    234785176511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    716454612705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail48,061 miles (+1,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    740032224314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,941 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    115977188054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread

  6. Pass46,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    997594784321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,267 miles (+1,567)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    157195054522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged n/s/r valve stem cracked and damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass44,700 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    576975469534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,725 miles (+1,430)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    103618334661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,295 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,295 miles
    Test number
    510552776301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,693 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    683511227232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass39,826 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    382336830581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    756830035401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,502 miles (+1,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    376503194008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass36,879 miles (+1,822)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    518214905102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerside wall damaged.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outerside wall damaged.

  16. Pass35,057 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    655472714122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,592 miles (+1,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    527632413115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,843 miles (+1,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    955604102134
    • NoteOsr tyre has damge to outer side wall

  19. Pass30,629 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    918802301169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre has a cut in side wall

  20. Fail30,629 miles (+1,934)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    229132501485
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre has a cut in side wall

  21. Pass28,695 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    520875300185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,186 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    444795809136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass25,186 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    993655609103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,437 miles (+3,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,437 miles
    Test number
    531038808132
    • 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)

  25. Pass18,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,585 miles
    Test number
    641097507182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PHA

Does L8 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PHA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PHA?
The MOT on L8 PHA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PHA done?
L8 PHA was recorded at 49,641 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has L8 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PHA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 PHA 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 PHA find?
L8 PHA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, and 1 more.

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