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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

V8 EELMOT history

V8 EEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V8 EEL silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,856 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EEL was last recorded at 143,856 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,779 miles · 30 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,077 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,856 miles
  • 2025 – 142,779 miles
  • 2024 – 142,779 miles
  • 2023 – 137,552 miles
  • 2022 – 132,571 miles
  • 2021 – 132,111 miles
  • 2020 – 130,607 miles
  • 2019 – 118,820 miles
  • 2018 – 109,224 miles
  • 2017 – 97,320 miles
  • 2016 – 88,613 miles
  • 2015 – 87,548 miles
  • 2014 – 86,530 miles
  • 2013 – 85,445 miles
  • 2012 – 80,043 miles
  • 2011 – 70,283 miles
  • 2009 – 54,658 miles
  • 2008 – 39,597 miles
  • 2007 – 28,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips zone A and B

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,856 miles (+1,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,856 miles
    Test number
    240592894661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    862161066262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail142,779 miles (+5,227)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    148550146226
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket corroded and not attached to exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamping bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint attachment threaded fastener loose on anti roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamping bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,552 miles (+4,981)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,552 miles
    Test number
    659580080029
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside direction indicator repeater lamp has slightly reduced intensity.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,571 miles (+460)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    684464066037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above rear subframe and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,111 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    940072206840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail132,111 miles (+1,504)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    821090222912
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,607 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    353978528101
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of centre. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail130,604 miles (+11,784)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    381288766300
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    137846013447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail118,820 miles (+9,596)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    572287219744
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,224 miles (+11,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    195732480801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,320 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    109406833646
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail97,162 miles (+8,549)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    745414695562
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass88,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    638539343989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,613 miles (+1,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    201394529865
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass87,548 miles (+1,018)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    948993335030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm

  18. Pass86,530 miles (+1,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,530 miles
    Test number
    129541024453
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail85,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    135986113078
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass85,445 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    578626613048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    725135902048
    • NoteSrs light on

  22. Fail80,043 miles (+9,760)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    717785402023
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSrs light on

  23. Pass70,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    179487101020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,283 miles (+15,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    445727901030
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass54,658 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    733169079254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCover sills fitted under body shislds fitted

  26. Fail54,658 miles (+15,061)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    210769379295
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCover sills fitted under body shislds fitted

  27. Pass39,597 miles (+11,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,597 miles
    Test number
    632974578209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    470473087293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EEL

Does V8 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EEL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 EEL?
The MOT on V8 EEL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EEL done?
V8 EEL was recorded at 143,856 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has V8 EEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EEL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 EEL 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 V8 EEL find?
V8 EEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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