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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LB52 ZRFMOT history

LB52 ZRF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,253 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ZRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ZRF was last recorded at 106,253 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,327 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,926 miles
Average per year
3,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,253 miles
  • 2025 – 99,327 miles
  • 2024 – 93,289 miles
  • 2023 – 88,125 miles
  • 2022 – 81,123 miles
  • 2021 – 73,046 miles
  • 2020 – 71,693 miles
  • 2019 – 70,191 miles
  • 2017 – 67,097 miles
  • 2016 – 65,270 miles
  • 2015 – 63,757 miles
  • 2014 – 62,086 miles
  • 2013 – 58,933 miles
  • 2012 – 56,313 miles
  • 2011 – 53,340 miles
  • 2010 – 51,984 miles
  • 2009 – 50,115 miles
  • 2008 – 43,441 miles
  • 2007 – 37,894 miles
  • 2006 – 32,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,253 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s images weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,253 miles (+6,926)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    285293175198
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s images weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,327 miles3 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    887602347513
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken , not insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears lower then n/s and suspect has become over heated , discolored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component around pump area ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arm raiding from subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,327 miles (+6,038)3 major3 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    247452868143
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken , not insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears lower then n/s and suspect has become over heated , discolored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing not fully inspected due to wheel bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component around pump area ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arm raiding from subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,289 miles18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    927085237944
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s beam patterns weak (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail93,289 miles (+5,164)1 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    326477157277
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s beam patterns weak (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass88,125 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    675614436897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,123 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    948888329069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,046 miles (+1,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    562457310058
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,693 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    319093641455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,191 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    643940218195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail70,183 miles (+3,086)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    831538976934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass67,097 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    703088124128
    • 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)

  13. Pass65,270 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    493007106549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,757 miles (+1,671)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    776388125065
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNoise from n/s/r spring

  15. Pass62,086 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    818347124088
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail62,084 miles (+3,151)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    817127124058
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,933 miles (+2,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,933 miles
    Test number
    928152423066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,313 miles
    Test number
    117755022004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail56,313 miles (+2,973)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,313 miles
    Test number
    746885522021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass53,340 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    647049111061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail51,984 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    434906020064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass51,984 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    793566820084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,115 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,115 miles
    Test number
    564839119039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,441 miles (+5,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    584405508096
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  25. Pass37,894 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    480813117069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    933130936025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ZRF

Does LB52 ZRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ZRF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ZRF?
The MOT on LB52 ZRF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 ZRF done?
LB52 ZRF was recorded at 106,253 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,679 miles a year.
Has LB52 ZRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ZRF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 ZRF 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 LB52 ZRF find?
LB52 ZRF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s images weak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perished, and 13 more.

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