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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 BWZMOT history

LA51 BWZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LA51 BWZ 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 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
102,061 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BWZ was last recorded at 102,061 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,970 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,061 miles
  • 2022 – 93,558 miles
  • 2021 – 91,512 miles
  • 2019 – 87,309 miles
  • 2018 – 83,759 miles
  • 2017 – 81,343 miles
  • 2015 – 76,434 miles
  • 2014 – 74,592 miles
  • 2013 – 72,769 miles
  • 2012 – 69,990 miles
  • 2010 – 67,204 miles
  • 2009 – 63,256 miles
  • 2008 – 56,662 miles
  • 2007 – 48,201 miles
  • 2006 – 40,686 miles
  • 2005 – 35,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,061 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,061 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    368454857035
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail101,970 miles (+8,412)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    705093358497
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured

  3. Pass93,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    514849633492
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail93,558 miles (+4)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    850190585867
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail93,554 miles (+2,042)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    278224105692
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass91,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,512 miles
    Test number
    766712151198
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail91,512 miles (+4,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,512 miles
    Test number
    385677997043
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    269621019608
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear plates slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working

  9. Fail87,309 miles (+3,550)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    125203586952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear plates slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working

  10. Pass83,759 miles (+2,416)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    449155965637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass81,343 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    911960952109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,434 miles (+1,842)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    218740235279
    • NoteOffside front fog light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2mm

  13. Pass74,592 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    668795684177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,769 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    648232973156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront propshaft rubber flange excessive movement

  15. Fail72,769 miles (+2,779)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    206271473189
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront propshaft rubber flange excessive movement
    • NoteNosie from engnie

  16. Pass69,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    985247182082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,990 miles (+2,786)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    118357682038
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,204 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    293105660352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 80% worn

  19. Fail67,204 miles (+3,948)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    912175560347
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 80% worn

  20. Fail63,256 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    314006659398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass63,256 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    682986959341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    804684668341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Fail56,662 miles (+8,461)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    590634868371
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass48,201 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    862842467313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    463671266441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass40,686 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    634601766360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    590523545370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BWZ

Does LA51 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BWZ expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BWZ?
The MOT on LA51 BWZ expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BWZ done?
LA51 BWZ was recorded at 102,061 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has LA51 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BWZ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
LA51 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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