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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc

V8 LDUMOT history

V8 LDU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V8 LDU blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,551 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LDU was last recorded at 162,551 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,551 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,551 miles
  • 2024 – 155,820 miles
  • 2023 – 149,439 miles
  • 2022 – 143,574 miles
  • 2021 – 141,482 miles
  • 2020 – 136,219 miles
  • 2019 – 134,427 miles
  • 2018 – 130,218 miles
  • 2017 – 120,563 miles
  • 2016 – 117,529 miles
  • 2015 – 115,286 miles
  • 2014 – 112,060 miles
  • 2013 – 106,909 miles
  • 2012 – 100,495 miles
  • 2011 – 92,418 miles
  • 2010 – 84,148 miles
  • 2009 – 66,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very close. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, so cant fully inspect car.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,551 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,551 miles
    Test number
    188707755707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very close. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, so cant fully inspect car.
  2. Fail162,551 miles (+6,731)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,551 miles
    Test number
    273746528082
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very close. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, so cant fully inspect car.
  3. Pass155,820 miles (+6,381)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,820 miles
    Test number
    133798107661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass149,439 miles (+5,865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,439 miles
    Test number
    166325601152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass143,574 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,574 miles
    Test number
    754302398881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,482 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    476853864247
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail141,482 miles (+5,263)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    941403315194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass136,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,219 miles
    Test number
    547785175151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail136,219 miles (+1,792)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,219 miles
    Test number
    583462216502
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass134,427 miles (+4,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    431124466975
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass130,218 miles (+9,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,218 miles
    Test number
    257653438571
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass120,563 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    290474289335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,529 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    459018231810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail117,527 miles (+2,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    541663349447
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass115,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    768348495187
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail115,286 miles (+3,226)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    616718095184
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass112,060 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    555429294100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,045 miles (+5,136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    267441884457
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass106,909 miles (+6,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    115346393160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass100,495 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    435415202279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Fail100,479 miles (+8,061)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    939362202257
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass92,418 miles (+8,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    758952981152
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f wheel bearing
  23. Pass84,148 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    941185260224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear tyre inner wall
  24. Fail84,146 miles (+17,167)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    923835060233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear tyre inner wall
  25. Pass66,979 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    963092179246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,950 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    653191179222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about V8 LDU

Does V8 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LDU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 LDU?
The MOT on V8 LDU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LDU done?
V8 LDU was recorded at 162,551 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,942 miles a year.
Has V8 LDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LDU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 LDU 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 LDU find?
V8 LDU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted, so cannot fully inspect.; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 8 more.

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