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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S8 PLTMOT history

S8 PLT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 186,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S8 PLT blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,037 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PLT was last recorded at 186,037 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,035 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,037 miles
  • 2025 – 181,998 miles
  • 2024 – 176,219 miles
  • 2023 – 166,721 miles
  • 2022 – 158,370 miles
  • 2021 – 155,027 miles
  • 2020 – 145,459 miles
  • 2019 – 139,599 miles
  • 2018 – 131,453 miles
  • 2017 – 115,540 miles
  • 2016 – 98,167 miles
  • 2015 – 86,286 miles
  • 2014 – 67,241 miles
  • 2013 – 58,689 miles
  • 2012 – 54,311 miles
  • 2011 – 49,117 miles
  • 2010 – 43,180 miles
  • 2009 – 36,185 miles
  • 2008 – 32,700 miles
  • 2007 – 26,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,037 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coil spring corroded os and ns rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,037 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,037 miles
    Test number
    133186516994
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail186,035 miles (+4,037)6 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,035 miles
    Test number
    894796214813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass181,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    181,998 miles
    Test number
    384473493948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,998 miles (+5,779)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,998 miles
    Test number
    541490387795
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,219 miles
    Test number
    738281807332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,219 miles (+9,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,219 miles
    Test number
    897605808270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass166,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    674522080079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail166,721 miles (+8,351)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    260554989378
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,370 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,370 miles
    Test number
    624747776699
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3 mm. wearing on inner and outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pedal rubber missing.

  10. Fail158,370 miles (+3,343)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,370 miles
    Test number
    955584425135
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mid hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3 mm. wearing on inner and outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pedal rubber missing.

  11. Pass155,027 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,027 miles
    Test number
    564241614926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    152724104121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged

  13. Fail145,458 miles (+5,859)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    462147491017
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged

  14. Pass139,599 miles (+34)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,599 miles
    Test number
    526945382998
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play os and ns front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail139,565 miles (+8,112)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    575758571787
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit ,strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play os and ns front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass131,453 miles (+945)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    985741471639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under car ,restricted view of steering and suspension components and possibly corroded brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOs rear tyre pressure low

  17. Fail130,508 miles (+14,968)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,508 miles
    Test number
    363475015781
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under car covering steering and suspension components and possibly corroded brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  18. Pass115,540 miles (+17,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    479272201787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit os rear wearing badly on inner edge and close to cords ,strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    744905954944
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  20. Fail98,167 miles (+11,881)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    524899164631
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySignificant coolant leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  21. Pass86,286 miles (+19,045)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    925014135060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN OFF

  22. Pass67,241 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    689266634095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust bkt broken

  23. Fail67,241 miles (+8,552)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    946934534034
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust bkt broken

  24. Pass58,689 miles (+4,378)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    488915833067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust mtg broken

  25. Pass54,311 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    407641412029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    175165121078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail49,117 miles (+5,937)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    587225021008
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass43,180 miles (+6,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,180 miles
    Test number
    150147020033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass36,185 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    701106939020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    733042188169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,700 miles (+6,474)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    621962388160
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass26,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    253393977499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PLT

Does S8 PLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PLT is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 PLT?
The MOT on S8 PLT is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 PLT done?
S8 PLT was recorded at 186,037 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
Has S8 PLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PLT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 PLT 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 S8 PLT find?
S8 PLT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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