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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LB53 HBCMOT history

LB53 HBC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
150,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HBC was last recorded at 150,282 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 6,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,341 miles · 7 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
6,941 miles
Average per year
8,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,282 miles
  • 2020 – 143,341 miles
  • 2017 – 129,063 miles
  • 2016 – 127,102 miles
  • 2015 – 123,366 miles
  • 2014 – 116,179 miles
  • 2012 – 101,591 miles
  • 2011 – 85,157 miles
  • 2010 – 70,121 miles
  • 2009 – 56,647 miles
  • 2008 – 41,834 miles
  • 2007 – 26,569 miles
  • 2006 – 21,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,282 miles (+6,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,282 miles
    Test number
    547219213224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass143,341 miles (+14,278)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,341 miles
    Test number
    347016618705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    473114025878
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs are corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear frame, where brake pipe runs under fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
  4. Fail129,063 miles (+1,961)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    701269292370
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs are corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear frame, where brake pipe runs under fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Pass127,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,102 miles
    Test number
    723628158231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,102 miles (+3,736)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,102 miles
    Test number
    289086228847
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass123,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,366 miles
    Test number
    148061925181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail123,366 miles (+7,187)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,366 miles
    Test number
    449581925126
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass116,179 miles (+14,588)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,179 miles
    Test number
    799806504132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass101,591 miles (+16,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    117036842332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,157 miles (+15,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    748016141367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,121 miles (+13,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    453729420457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,647 miles (+14,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    452079839465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    510026428332
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf and nsr tyre worn on inner uneven advise possible alignment check
  15. Fail41,834 miles (+15,265)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    132046028356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf and nsr tyre worn on inner uneven advise possible alignment check
  16. Pass26,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    350364557365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail26,569 miles (+4,955)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    453731457393
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass21,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,614 miles
    Test number
    523570746311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HBC

Does LB53 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HBC expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HBC?
The MOT on LB53 HBC expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HBC done?
LB53 HBC was recorded at 150,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 8,468 miles a year.
Has LB53 HBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HBC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 HBC 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 LB53 HBC find?
LB53 HBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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