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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LL08 YZAMOT history

LL08 YZA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

LL08 YZA black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
196,582 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 YZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 YZA was last recorded at 196,582 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 9,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,207 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,375 miles
Average per year
13,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,582 miles
  • 2024 – 187,207 miles
  • 2023 – 178,750 miles
  • 2022 – 156,012 miles
  • 2021 – 128,724 miles
  • 2020 – 105,029 miles
  • 2019 – 78,837 miles
  • 2018 – 49,582 miles
  • 2017 – 29,010 miles
  • 2016 – 24,664 miles
  • 2015 – 21,773 miles
  • 2014 – 19,270 miles
  • 2013 – 13,325 miles
  • 2012 – 8,576 miles
  • 2011 – 4,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,582 miles
  • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,582 miles (+9,375)2 dangerous13 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,582 miles
    Test number
    161145618696
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,207 miles
    Test number
    684914532893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail187,207 miles (+8,457)9 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,207 miles
    Test number
    775722288442
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both faded - no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears above axle and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted both fronts and rubbing against shock, damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass178,750 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,750 miles
    Test number
    772480669544
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,743 miles (+22,731)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,743 miles
    Test number
    639964476949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,012 miles (+27,288)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,012 miles
    Test number
    269998684223
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass128,724 miles (+23,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    365017330545
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass105,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    518170046103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,027 miles (+26,190)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    243738974049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,837 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    891877343464
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,837 miles (+29,255)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    391489409250
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,582 miles (+20,572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    227489452557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,010 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,010 miles
    Test number
    715752757561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass24,664 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    537412178554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass21,773 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    321040519072
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  16. Pass19,270 miles (+5,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,270 miles
    Test number
    409746234409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass13,325 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,325 miles
    Test number
    896374123344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,576 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    8,576 miles
    Test number
    959364212326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,085 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    4,085 miles
    Test number
    349989321323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,943 miles
    Test number
    207975561444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 YZA

Does LL08 YZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 YZA expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 YZA?
The MOT on LL08 YZA expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 YZA done?
LL08 YZA was recorded at 196,582 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 13,586 miles a year.
Has LL08 YZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 YZA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 YZA 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 LL08 YZA find?
LL08 YZA failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: driver's seat insecure; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 20 more.

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