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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

FE53 JKOMOT history

FE53 JKO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
83,828 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FE53 JKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FE53 JKO was last recorded at 83,828 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 9,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,351 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,477 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,828 miles
  • 2025 – 74,351 miles
  • 2024 – 67,212 miles
  • 2023 – 58,794 miles
  • 2022 – 56,861 miles
  • 2021 – 54,183 miles
  • 2020 – 51,898 miles
  • 2019 – 48,120 miles
  • 2018 – 43,141 miles
  • 2017 – 36,885 miles
  • 2013 – 28,386 miles
  • 2012 – 25,991 miles
  • 2011 – 24,976 miles
  • 2010 – 24,151 miles
  • 2009 – 23,388 miles
  • 2008 – 22,268 miles
  • 2007 – 20,669 miles
  • 2006 – 17,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,828 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,828 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    129687287457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    874065057628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,351 miles (+7,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    980114314294
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,212 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    696184525615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,203 miles (+8,409)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    212416755957
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    526715794794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,792 miles (+1,931)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,792 miles
    Test number
    559402221224
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,861 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    168322866585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    692451327935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,183 miles (+2,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    511058892250
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass51,898 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    542817458958
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail51,898 miles (+3,778)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    243518766280
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass48,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    427186327666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail48,120 miles (+4,979)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    767887804322
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass43,141 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    392943581536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken

  16. Fail43,141 miles (+6,256)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    215079633262
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken

  17. Pass36,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    106149411476
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    331702766627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,386 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    468953543212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    629125442243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,991 miles (+1,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    699215342254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass24,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    997533541280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,976 miles (+825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    377133241209
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass24,151 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    300585340419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    270592329241
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass23,388 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    370102229291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,268 miles (+1,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,268 miles
    Test number
    441068548222
    • NoteFront tyres on limit

  28. Pass20,669 miles (+2,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,669 miles
    Test number
    710019947268
    • 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)

  29. Pass17,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    342257446201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FE53 JKO

Does FE53 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FE53 JKO is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FE53 JKO?
The MOT on FE53 JKO is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FE53 JKO done?
FE53 JKO was recorded at 83,828 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has FE53 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FE53 JKO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on FE53 JKO 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 FE53 JKO find?
FE53 JKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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