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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LB53 LZOMOT history

LB53 LZO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,977 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LZO was last recorded at 105,977 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,708 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,977 miles
  • 2024 – 105,708 miles
  • 2023 – 104,342 miles
  • 2019 – 101,455 miles
  • 2017 – 92,569 miles
  • 2016 – 79,578 miles
  • 2015 – 64,967 miles
  • 2014 – 50,726 miles
  • 2013 – 37,263 miles
  • 2012 – 31,359 miles
  • 2011 – 26,580 miles
  • 2009 – 24,302 miles
  • 2008 – 22,220 miles
  • 2007 – 18,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,977 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above driveshafts and around fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,977 miles (+269)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    944731663432
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above driveshafts and around fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass105,708 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    492407492375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,342 miles (+2,887)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    982281725921
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,455 miles (+8,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    290738234176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,569 miles (+12,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    756291113753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,578 miles (+14,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    264909329532
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads very thin. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass64,967 miles (+135)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    507042305235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak to engine

  8. Fail64,832 miles (+14,106)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    925258395172
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak to engine

  9. Pass50,726 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    435819094182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail50,587 miles (+13,324)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    317935494188
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass37,263 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    885708593188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  12. Pass37,036 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    535129493054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,359 miles (+4,779)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    768414332015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAdvise front exhausts fatle .

  14. Pass26,580 miles (+2,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,580 miles
    Test number
    376540141034
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  15. Pass24,302 miles (+2,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,302 miles
    Test number
    842181869076
    • NoteAir suspension slow to operate

  16. Pass22,220 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    842452748075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,793 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,793 miles
    Test number
    671312337065
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass18,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,793 miles
    Test number
    980272037042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LZO

Does LB53 LZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LZO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LZO?
The MOT on LB53 LZO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LZO done?
LB53 LZO was recorded at 105,977 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has LB53 LZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LZO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LB53 LZO 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 LZO find?
LB53 LZO passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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