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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

LA51 BTZMOT history

LA51 BTZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LA51 BTZ blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,864 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BTZ was last recorded at 138,864 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,844 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,864 miles
  • 2022 – 137,991 miles
  • 2021 – 137,037 miles
  • 2020 – 134,477 miles
  • 2019 – 129,641 miles
  • 2018 – 127,678 miles
  • 2017 – 125,567 miles
  • 2016 – 123,839 miles
  • 2015 – 120,513 miles
  • 2014 – 114,208 miles
  • 2013 – 109,280 miles
  • 2012 – 99,546 miles
  • 2011 – 93,124 miles
  • 2009 – 90,454 miles
  • 2008 – 72,550 miles
  • 2007 – 63,052 miles
  • 2005 – 57,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,864 miles (+20)2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    536348780752
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail138,844 miles (+853)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    882593033388
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass137,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    612829918831
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing corrosion

  4. Fail137,991 miles (+954)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    926461253273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing corrosion

  5. Pass137,037 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    499942430714
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  6. Fail137,037 miles (+2,560)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    183944184138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass134,477 miles (+4,836)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    441665894191
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,641 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,641 miles
    Test number
    976548647327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,678 miles (+2,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,678 miles
    Test number
    578551882739
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears all way (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  10. Pass125,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    567230585975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail125,563 miles (+1,724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,563 miles
    Test number
    621799128274
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing ALL wheels have one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass123,839 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,839 miles
    Test number
    914063801989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,513 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    717847115177
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail120,410 miles (+6,202)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    918969395036
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront Propshaft rubber deteriorated

  15. Pass114,208 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,208 miles
    Test number
    539011694013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass109,280 miles (+9,734)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    315105193079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,546 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    416195352017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated.
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
    • NoteSome damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

  18. Fail99,546 miles (+6,422)2 repaired9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    637235752060
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated.
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
    • NoteSome damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

  19. Pass93,124 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    875831061036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S Rear inner position lamp not working

  20. Fail93,124 miles (+2,670)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    456531561082
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S Rear inner position lamp not working

  21. Pass90,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    684697219219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,445 miles (+17,895)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    361067019227
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass72,550 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    331963578096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,052 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    780959257022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    950825835319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BTZ

Does LA51 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BTZ expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BTZ?
The MOT on LA51 BTZ expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BTZ done?
LA51 BTZ was recorded at 138,864 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 4,485 miles a year.
Has LA51 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BTZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 BTZ 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 LA51 BTZ find?
LA51 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 17 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 16 more.

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