
Mercedes-Benz CLK
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
Pass143,574 miles (+2,092)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 143,574 miles
- Test number
- 754302398881
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass130,218 miles (+9,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 130,218 miles
- Test number
- 257653438571
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass120,563 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,563 miles
- Test number
- 290474289335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass112,060 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 112,060 miles
- Test number
- 555429294100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass66,979 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,979 miles
- Test number
- 963092179246
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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