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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LD53 LKVMOT history

LD53 LKV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

LD53 LKV silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
167,259 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LKV was last recorded at 167,259 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 24,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2010: 43,949 miles, lower than 53,636 miles on 6 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,356 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
24,903 miles
Average per year
8,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,259 miles
  • 2023 – 142,356 miles
  • 2022 – 116,692 miles
  • 2021 – 99,565 miles
  • 2020 – 91,102 miles
  • 2019 – 87,716 miles
  • 2018 – 84,091 miles
  • 2017 – 79,522 miles
  • 2016 – 75,204 miles
  • 2015 – 69,993 miles
  • 2014 – 64,492 miles
  • 2013 – 59,040 miles
  • 2012 – 53,508 miles
  • 2011 – 48,924 miles
  • 2010 – 43,949 miles
  • 2009 – 53,636 miles
  • 2008 – 32,804 miles
  • 2007 – 27,329 miles
  • 2006 – 21,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,259 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,259 miles (+24,903)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,259 miles
    Test number
    559928297338
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass142,356 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,356 miles
    Test number
    911942883658
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail142,356 miles (+25,664)3 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,356 miles
    Test number
    545342645178
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass116,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    242434405721
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  5. Fail116,692 miles (+17,127)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    729554132699
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  6. Pass99,565 miles (+8,463)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,565 miles
    Test number
    470312427217
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass91,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    449016119014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,102 miles (+3,386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    834581445587
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass87,716 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    114861563685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,091 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    174761463715
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass79,522 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    706224895616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    159347147263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread at 3mm & wearing on inner tread

  13. Fail75,198 miles (+5,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    180783964831
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper end split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper end split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread at 3mm & wearing on inner tread

  14. Pass69,993 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    895145543679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,492 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    788816894207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,040 miles (+5,532)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    425500513348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass53,508 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    997143992205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,924 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,924 miles
    Test number
    338142791488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,949 miles (-9,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,949 miles
    Test number
    700591490298
    • 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)

  20. Pass53,636 miles (+20,832)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    314739279203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,804 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    533831368259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,329 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    870795587266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,988 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    332026276461
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very low on tread

Questions about LD53 LKV

Does LD53 LKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LKV expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LKV?
The MOT on LD53 LKV expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LKV done?
LD53 LKV was recorded at 167,259 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 8,174 miles a year.
Has LD53 LKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LKV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 LKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 LKV find?
LD53 LKV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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