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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 HWJMOT history

LB51 HWJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
188,020 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HWJ was last recorded at 188,020 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 1,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,022 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,998 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,020 miles
  • 2024 – 186,022 miles
  • 2023 – 184,459 miles
  • 2022 – 182,289 miles
  • 2021 – 182,148 miles
  • 2020 – 179,501 miles
  • 2019 – 172,116 miles
  • 2018 – 170,032 miles
  • 2017 – 155,636 miles
  • 2016 – 143,690 miles
  • 2015 – 120,615 miles
  • 2014 – 102,376 miles
  • 2013 – 91,409 miles
  • 2012 – 87,787 miles
  • 2011 – 84,350 miles
  • 2010 – 83,829 miles
  • 2006 – 70,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,020 miles
  • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AXLES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,020 miles (+1,998)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    188,020 miles
    Test number
    815559846548
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AXLES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass186,022 miles (+1,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,022 miles
    Test number
    345980754036
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    184,459 miles
    Test number
    334453567004
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail184,457 miles (+2,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,457 miles
    Test number
    934614847156
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass182,289 miles (+141)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,289 miles
    Test number
    365933189692
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door glass delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door glass delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail182,148 miles (+2,647)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,148 miles
    Test number
    216678011934
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged nearside door

  7. Pass179,501 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,501 miles
    Test number
    800537605655
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Both front (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail179,496 miles (+7,380)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,496 miles
    Test number
    235570203131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Both front (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass172,116 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,116 miles
    Test number
    768638622338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,032 miles (+14,396)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,032 miles
    Test number
    145635716468
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking fluid

  11. Pass155,636 miles (+11,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,636 miles
    Test number
    982681520580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass143,690 miles (+23,075)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    799213025084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,615 miles (+18,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    949960455016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,376 miles (+10,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    307691744087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,409 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    467825543071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,787 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    885573382043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,350 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,350 miles
    Test number
    115477771002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,829 miles
    Test number
    183848580245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,829 miles (+13,585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,829 miles
    Test number
    354018280478
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass70,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    922914466197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HWJ

Does LB51 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HWJ expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HWJ?
The MOT on LB51 HWJ expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HWJ done?
LB51 HWJ was recorded at 188,020 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has LB51 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HWJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 HWJ 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 LB51 HWJ find?
LB51 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside & offside; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 9 more.

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