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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

LB53 HBZMOT history

LB53 HBZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 263,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
263,121 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HBZ was last recorded at 263,121 miles on 2 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,119 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,121 miles
  • 2024 – 253,703 miles
  • 2023 – 242,999 miles
  • 2022 – 233,904 miles
  • 2021 – 224,225 miles
  • 2020 – 217,112 miles
  • 2019 – 205,494 miles
  • 2018 – 202,956 miles
  • 2017 – 199,380 miles
  • 2016 – 189,186 miles
  • 2015 – 178,160 miles
  • 2014 – 166,790 miles
  • 2013 – 152,781 miles
  • 2012 – 136,002 miles
  • 2011 – 113,829 miles
  • 2010 – 92,791 miles
  • 2009 – 79,839 miles
  • 2008 – 64,846 miles
  • 2007 – 52,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,121 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,121 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    263,121 miles
    Test number
    571873559194
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail263,119 miles (+9,416)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,119 miles
    Test number
    624043517527
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass253,703 miles (+10,704)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    253,703 miles
    Test number
    953415101588
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass242,999 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    242,999 miles
    Test number
    951170348785
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail242,999 miles (+9,095)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,999 miles
    Test number
    766998030677
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass233,904 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    233,904 miles
    Test number
    819986594302
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail233,823 miles (+9,598)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,823 miles
    Test number
    588514050325
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass224,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    224,225 miles
    Test number
    492972720413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail224,225 miles (+7,113)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,225 miles
    Test number
    615946591435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass217,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,112 miles
    Test number
    231971830590
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just makes minimum requirement of 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail217,111 miles (+11,617)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,111 miles
    Test number
    735666361537
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just makes minimum requirement of 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass205,494 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    205,494 miles
    Test number
    897806623816
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail205,490 miles (+2,534)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,490 miles
    Test number
    948414940324
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass202,956 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    202,956 miles
    Test number
    667358583159
    • AdvisoryOffside screen marked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded two (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail202,921 miles (+3,541)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,921 miles
    Test number
    942995098218
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside screen marked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded two (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass199,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    199,380 miles
    Test number
    647597679433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen marked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  17. Fail199,380 miles (+10,194)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,380 miles
    Test number
    266059311810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen marked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  18. Pass189,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,186 miles
    Test number
    906591246901
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  19. Fail189,186 miles (+11,026)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,186 miles
    Test number
    279043687857
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  20. Fail178,160 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,160 miles
    Test number
    117247835055
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s screen lightly marked

  21. Pass178,160 miles (+11,370)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    178,160 miles
    Test number
    837327735083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s screen lightly marked

  22. Pass166,790 miles (+14,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    166,790 miles
    Test number
    757209824039
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass152,781 miles (+16,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    152,781 miles
    Test number
    209190033083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass136,002 miles (+89)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,002 miles
    Test number
    809077242069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail135,913 miles (+22,084)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,913 miles
    Test number
    506701742075
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass113,829 miles (+1,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    618202641004
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  27. Fail112,544 miles (+19,753)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    957404011098
    • DangerousFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass92,791 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    463003510055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,839 miles (+14,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    751751529068
    • NoteFront tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteUnable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

  30. Pass64,846 miles (+11,908)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    354567318073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass52,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    612415417030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail52,925 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    770835817035
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread

Questions about LB53 HBZ

Does LB53 HBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HBZ expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HBZ?
The MOT on LB53 HBZ expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HBZ done?
LB53 HBZ was recorded at 263,121 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 11,490 miles a year.
Has LB53 HBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HBZ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 HBZ 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 HBZ find?
LB53 HBZ passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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