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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

V7 LKUMOT history

V7 LKU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,911 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LKU was last recorded at 114,911 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,326 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,585 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,911 miles
  • 2025 – 113,326 miles
  • 2024 – 110,881 miles
  • 2023 – 107,767 miles
  • 2021 – 106,344 miles
  • 2020 – 103,337 miles
  • 2019 – 100,651 miles
  • 2018 – 96,397 miles
  • 2017 – 91,036 miles
  • 2016 – 91,001 miles
  • 2015 – 89,920 miles
  • 2014 – 87,712 miles
  • 2013 – 84,503 miles
  • 2012 – 82,419 miles
  • 2011 – 79,788 miles
  • 2010 – 77,572 miles
  • 2009 – 72,018 miles
  • 2008 – 65,210 miles
  • 2007 – 57,049 miles
  • 2006 – 43,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,911 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,911 miles
    Test number
    314596933940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,326 miles (+2,445)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,326 miles
    Test number
    907176113027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,881 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,881 miles
    Test number
    287712068290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,767 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    760331739850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,718 miles (+1,374)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    358429304721
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,344 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,344 miles
    Test number
    897202342241
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  7. Pass103,337 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    482847911958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    728851949838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  9. Fail100,651 miles (+930)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    291661255247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus cross axle pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  10. Pass99,721 miles (+3,324)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    148974093177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND CROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess PIPE FERRALS CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE THAT LEADS TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ONLY SHORT SECTION AVAILABLE TO VIEW REST BEHIND PLASTIC SHEILDS. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess PIPE FERRALS CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS AND DOOR SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS COVERING BRAKE PIPE INSPECTION.

  11. Pass96,397 miles (+5,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    595372618846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray and outer sills fitted

  12. Pass91,036 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    789420895312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,001 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    408031157889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,920 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    199161385122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,913 miles (+2,201)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    158980085190
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  16. Pass87,712 miles (+3,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    727592284134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,503 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    508975183145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,419 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    407038602242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,788 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    278621601296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,572 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    844200530259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,018 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    612434529231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    300267228215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,210 miles (+8,161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    803357928229
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass57,049 miles (+13,992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    701167027283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    590459916051
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
    • NoteSlight play noted in near side front suspension leg lower joint not excessive at time of test advise

Questions about V7 LKU

Does V7 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LKU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LKU?
The MOT on V7 LKU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LKU done?
V7 LKU was recorded at 114,911 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has V7 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LKU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 LKU 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 V7 LKU find?
V7 LKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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