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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

LB53 MMKMOT history

LB53 MMK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,417 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 MMK was last recorded at 92,417 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,663 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,754 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,417 miles
  • 2025 – 84,663 miles
  • 2024 – 76,914 miles
  • 2023 – 68,997 miles
  • 2022 – 61,498 miles
  • 2021 – 55,644 miles
  • 2020 – 52,762 miles
  • 2019 – 50,119 miles
  • 2018 – 47,882 miles
  • 2017 – 45,007 miles
  • 2016 – 42,523 miles
  • 2015 – 41,410 miles
  • 2014 – 39,728 miles
  • 2013 – 37,814 miles
  • 2012 – 34,365 miles
  • 2011 – 29,843 miles
  • 2010 – 24,325 miles
  • 2009 – 17,991 miles
  • 2008 – 10,072 miles
  • 2007 – 8,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,417 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF front arm front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both head light lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,417 miles (+7,754)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    790117885264
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF front arm front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass84,663 miles (+7,749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    478107532276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,914 miles (+7,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    102363878440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,997 miles (+28)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    586114352726
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head light lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail68,969 miles (+7,471)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    797423166584
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head light lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass61,498 miles (+5,854)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    769512131816
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust join fixings corroded and weakened
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded in places, unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under vehicle covers
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,644 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    154074559871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail55,636 miles (+2,874)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,636 miles
    Test number
    871938985994
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear running low (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass52,762 miles (+2,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    620857731452
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Both side front inner arm pin and bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass50,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    572527651503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,119 miles (+2,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    687813890073
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass47,882 miles (+2,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    241227294731
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass45,007 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    829167089000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,523 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    580621909978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    711731171458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,410 miles (+1,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    143708269981
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass39,728 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    855109754233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,814 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    347116963259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,365 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    769806712219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass29,843 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    339975811477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,325 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    534799000249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,991 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,991 miles
    Test number
    333125219405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,072 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,072 miles
    Test number
    312191528220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,178 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,178 miles
    Test number
    171108667218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,174 miles
    Test number
    311359777052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MMK

Does LB53 MMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MMK expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MMK?
The MOT on LB53 MMK expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MMK done?
LB53 MMK was recorded at 92,417 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has LB53 MMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MMK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 MMK 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 MMK find?
LB53 MMK failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front side repeater not working; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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