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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

L4 HBPMOT history

L4 HBP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

L4 HBP blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
73,249 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 HBP was last recorded at 73,249 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 18,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,409 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
18,840 miles
Average per year
3,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,249 miles
  • 2022 – 54,409 miles
  • 2021 – 42,696 miles
  • 2020 – 42,322 miles
  • 2019 – 40,809 miles
  • 2018 – 39,440 miles
  • 2017 – 35,967 miles
  • 2016 – 32,780 miles
  • 2015 – 27,464 miles
  • 2014 – 20,612 miles
  • 2013 – 17,121 miles
  • 2012 – 16,721 miles
  • 2011 – 16,385 miles
  • 2009 – 13,959 miles
  • 2008 – 12,908 miles
  • 2007 – 11,620 miles
  • 2006 – 9,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,249 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,249 miles (+18,840)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    957723902617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    151573803791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,409 miles (+11,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    955004708480
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,696 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    842796114877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,322 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    251470530243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,809 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    787820250160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,440 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    415907002552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,967 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,967 miles
    Test number
    845168688729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass32,780 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    222572359216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,464 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,464 miles
    Test number
    945194855004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,612 miles (+3,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    669386234036
    • NoteO/s/f tyre appears aged/low edges tread/cut in outer wall/recommended monitor/front tyres are a different profile to rear/

  12. Pass17,121 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,121 miles
    Test number
    299063853021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,721 miles
    Test number
    167909752039
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail16,721 miles (+336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,721 miles
    Test number
    465678252087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass16,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,385 miles
    Test number
    626896101072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,385 miles (+2,426)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,385 miles
    Test number
    365294901003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass13,959 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,959 miles
    Test number
    174362559387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,908 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    141843858398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,620 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    273224457332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,047 miles
    Test number
    910028756288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about L4 HBP

Does L4 HBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 HBP expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 HBP?
The MOT on L4 HBP expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 HBP done?
L4 HBP was recorded at 73,249 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
Has L4 HBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HBP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 HBP 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 L4 HBP find?
L4 HBP failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 10 more.

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