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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LK56 LFXMOT history

LK56 LFX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LK56 LFX black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
205,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LFX was last recorded at 205,954 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,954 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,954 miles
  • 2024 – 202,216 miles
  • 2023 – 198,539 miles
  • 2021 – 193,095 miles
  • 2020 – 190,328 miles
  • 2019 – 172,303 miles
  • 2017 – 157,231 miles
  • 2016 – 146,936 miles
  • 2015 – 137,413 miles
  • 2014 – 125,722 miles
  • 2013 – 108,522 miles
  • 2012 – 87,514 miles
  • 2011 – 65,357 miles
  • 2010 – 51,968 miles
  • 2009 – 39,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,954 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms / rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine covers and under trays are fitted below vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,954 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    205,954 miles
    Test number
    175642189870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms / rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail205,954 miles (+1,847)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,954 miles
    Test number
    403663875107
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Fouling inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms / rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail204,107 miles (+1,891)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,107 miles
    Test number
    196028806851
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components advanced corrosion.

  4. Pass202,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,216 miles
    Test number
    246047900503
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering all rear suspension and brake components

  5. Fail202,216 miles (+3,677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,216 miles
    Test number
    314421724051
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering all rear suspension and brake components

  6. Pass198,539 miles (+5,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,539 miles
    Test number
    379958572371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass193,095 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,095 miles
    Test number
    331167645530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays are fitted below vehicle
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension parts

  8. Fail193,090 miles (+2,762)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,090 miles
    Test number
    276855568879
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays are fitted below vehicle
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension parts

  9. Pass190,328 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,328 miles
    Test number
    602136939991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail190,126 miles (+17,823)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,126 miles
    Test number
    759322913076
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to hid kit fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass172,303 miles (+15,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    941853444011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass157,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    409800246588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,231 miles (+10,295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    253699009993
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  14. Pass146,936 miles (+9,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,936 miles
    Test number
    837513840924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass137,413 miles (+11,691)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    779850021399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,722 miles (+17,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    316613514204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass108,522 miles (+21,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,522 miles
    Test number
    587683433209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass87,514 miles (+22,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,514 miles
    Test number
    636946932251
    • 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)

  19. Pass65,357 miles (+13,389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,357 miles
    Test number
    435545331296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    110458430228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,968 miles (+12,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    800478430217
    • Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass39,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,682 miles
    Test number
    241768939265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LFX

Does LK56 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LFX expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LFX?
The MOT on LK56 LFX expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LFX done?
LK56 LFX was recorded at 205,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 10,415 miles a year.
Has LK56 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LFX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 LFX 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 LK56 LFX find?
LK56 LFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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