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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

V8 GLKMOT history

V8 GLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

V8 GLK silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,619 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GLK was last recorded at 175,619 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 8,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2012: 82,027 miles, lower than 129,844 miles on 28 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,219 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,400 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,619 miles
  • 2025 – 167,219 miles
  • 2024 – 156,470 miles
  • 2023 – 148,313 miles
  • 2022 – 140,029 miles
  • 2021 – 131,224 miles
  • 2020 – 122,772 miles
  • 2019 – 116,894 miles
  • 2018 – 115,819 miles
  • 2016 – 107,517 miles
  • 2015 – 98,744 miles
  • 2014 – 93,217 miles
  • 2013 – 87,595 miles
  • 2012 – 82,027 miles
  • 2009 – 56,156 miles
  • 2008 – 48,957 miles
  • 2007 – 38,803 miles
  • 2006 – 27,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,619 miles (+8,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,619 miles
    Test number
    514740296907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass167,219 miles (+10,749)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,219 miles
    Test number
    181721398451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,470 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    451218533893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,313 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,313 miles
    Test number
    391195742160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,029 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,029 miles
    Test number
    896758350357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,224 miles (+8,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,224 miles
    Test number
    689725384600
    • 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))
  7. Pass122,772 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,772 miles
    Test number
    757578333662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    816859506165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail116,893 miles (+1,074)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    435898031667
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass115,819 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,819 miles
    Test number
    281900532044
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  11. Fail115,815 miles (+8,298)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    354512379092
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  12. Pass107,517 miles (+8,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    950798491798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass98,744 miles (+5,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    858728388588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass93,217 miles (+5,622)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    487378624221
    • NoteNearside front jacking point rubber missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass87,595 miles (+5,568)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    819046863171
    • NoteHandbrake off switch loose
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front jacking point missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail82,027 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    779015382169
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass82,027 miles (-47,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    879615382171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Fail129,844 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,844 miles
    Test number
    299268782005
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass120,206 km (+16,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,206 km
    Test number
    526986561169
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket exhaust still secure
  20. Pass104,132 km4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,132 km
    Test number
    204182580411
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken and missing exhaust still secure
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteScrew holes in both number plates in figure g
  21. Fail104,132 km1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,132 km
    Test number
    843322380157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken and missing exhaust still secure
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteScrew holes in both number plates in figure g
  22. Pass56,156 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    582763759114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,957 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    942137528119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,803 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    573284567124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,700 miles (+10,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,700 miles
    Test number
    113461877091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass27,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    790420996019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GLK

Does V8 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GLK is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GLK?
The MOT on V8 GLK is valid until 21 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 GLK done?
V8 GLK was recorded at 175,619 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has V8 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GLK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 GLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 GLK find?
V8 GLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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