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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

B20 LJPMOT history

B20 LJP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

B20 LJP black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
77,344 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 LJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 LJP was last recorded at 77,344 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,229 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,115 miles
Average per year
3,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,344 miles
  • 2023 – 76,229 miles
  • 2022 – 69,034 miles
  • 2020 – 67,993 miles
  • 2019 – 66,361 miles
  • 2018 – 61,485 miles
  • 2017 – 56,505 miles
  • 2016 – 55,110 miles
  • 2015 – 52,508 miles
  • 2014 – 50,223 miles
  • 2013 – 46,953 miles
  • 2012 – 43,117 miles
  • 2011 – 39,764 miles
  • 2010 – 36,645 miles
  • 2009 – 30,509 miles
  • 2008 – 27,615 miles
  • 2007 – 23,345 miles
  • 2006 – 20,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,344 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine Body & Sill Covers Fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy Underseal (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,344 miles (+1,115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    455324913798
    • AdvisoryEngine Body & Sill Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,229 miles (+7,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    237385751436
    • AdvisoryEngine & Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    840046765675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall indicates its been driven on flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail69,034 miles (+1,041)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    181365080761
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall indicates its been driven on flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,993 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    932370660660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail67,978 miles (+1,617)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    791312466779
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    195765598021
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhust silencer corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension corroded

  8. Fail66,361 miles (+4,876)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    742353814397
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhust silencer corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension corroded

  9. Pass61,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    542743741915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail61,485 miles (+4,980)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    717235691111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    989976746829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail56,505 miles (+1,395)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    260092854013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass55,110 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    640696077250
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail55,110 miles (+2,602)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    525346866685
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass52,508 miles (+2,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    854118290066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass50,223 miles (+3,270)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,223 miles
    Test number
    438107554469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,953 miles (+3,836)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    525820653383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    347580542338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes

  19. Fail43,117 miles (+3,353)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    698830842332
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes

  20. Pass39,764 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    459703051343
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail39,764 miles (+3,119)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    776253251341
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass36,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    950723760346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,645 miles (+6,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    490985050455
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass30,509 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    564182509091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,615 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,615 miles
    Test number
    401565028014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,611 miles (+4,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,611 miles
    Test number
    821604828012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass23,345 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,345 miles
    Test number
    963684327053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    280830526068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 LJP

Does B20 LJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 LJP expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 LJP?
The MOT on B20 LJP expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 LJP done?
B20 LJP was recorded at 77,344 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
Has B20 LJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 LJP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on B20 LJP 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 B20 LJP find?
B20 LJP passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: engine body & sill covers fitted; nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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