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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

L55 ARNMOT history

L55 ARN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

L55 ARN silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
78,333 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ARN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ARN was last recorded at 78,333 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2008: 43,468 miles, lower than 57,148 miles on 14 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,108 miles · 8 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,333 miles
  • 2015 – 78,108 miles
  • 2014 – 76,442 miles
  • 2013 – 75,393 miles
  • 2011 – 69,598 miles
  • 2009 – 52,576 miles
  • 2008 – 43,468 miles
  • 2007 – 57,148 miles
  • 2006 – 25,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,333 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,333 miles (+225)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    832138280100
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,108 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    225529385199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,442 miles (+1,049)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    635106524143
    • DangerousAdvise o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge , also has splits in inner side wall although no cords showing

  4. Pass75,393 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    917548803036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,598 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    668482631198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  6. Fail69,598 miles (+17,022)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    617666021160
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  7. Pass52,576 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    411791029431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail52,051 miles (+8,583)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    723607719383
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  9. Pass43,468 miles (-13,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    803595118318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass57,148 miles (+31,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    790238317396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    663634946122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,233 miles1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    734532846183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteO/s front jacking block missing an d sill cover damaged
    • NoteO/s rear tyre pressure low

Questions about L55 ARN

Does L55 ARN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 ARN expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 ARN?
The MOT on L55 ARN expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 ARN done?
L55 ARN was recorded at 78,333 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has L55 ARN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ARN has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2011.
Has the mileage on L55 ARN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 ARN find?
L55 ARN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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