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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LM03 VEFMOT history

LM03 VEF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

LM03 VEF silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
159,978 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VEF
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
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VEF was last recorded at 159,978 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,181 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,797 miles
Average per year
7,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,978 miles
  • 2022 – 158,181 miles
  • 2021 – 154,728 miles
  • 2020 – 152,792 miles
  • 2019 – 148,428 miles
  • 2018 – 144,913 miles
  • 2017 – 138,375 miles
  • 2016 – 135,564 miles
  • 2015 – 125,703 miles
  • 2014 – 113,128 miles
  • 2013 – 102,822 miles
  • 2012 – 93,479 miles
  • 2011 – 83,694 miles
  • 2010 – 69,163 miles
  • 2009 – 52,308 miles
  • 2008 – 40,950 miles
  • 2007 – 35,530 miles
  • 2006 – 25,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,978 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,978 miles (+1,797)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,978 miles
    Test number
    587189764467
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,181 miles
    Test number
    793781791431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,181 miles (+3,453)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,181 miles
    Test number
    139771980816
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,728 miles (+1,936)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,728 miles
    Test number
    729449254961
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,792 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,792 miles
    Test number
    681534463516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,428 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    549795273193
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  7. Pass144,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,913 miles
    Test number
    198233448495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail144,912 miles (+6,537)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    444909901347
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass138,375 miles (+2,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    694423824576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass135,564 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    317607853011
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryNote: Service brake effort just met.... i.e 58%
    • AdvisoryPlay has developed on brake pedal axis
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail135,564 miles (+9,861)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    482160177163
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryNote: Service brake effort just met.... i.e 58%
    • AdvisoryPlay has developed on brake pedal axis
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass125,703 miles (+12,575)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,703 miles
    Test number
    946858605227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWrong suspension arm fitted to offside front suspension

  13. Pass113,128 miles (+227)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,128 miles
    Test number
    437111524259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail112,901 miles (+10,079)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,901 miles
    Test number
    286084514224
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass102,822 miles (+13)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    157924713214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly split
    • NoteStrong advise oil leak from gearbox area

  16. Fail102,809 miles (+9,330)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    256883213286
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly split
    • NoteStrong advise oil leak from gearbox area

  17. Pass93,479 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    885456812296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,694 miles (+14,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    158188411205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,163 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    693884410214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,150 miles (+16,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,150 miles
    Test number
    654812810247
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass52,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    830159919234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,308 miles (+11,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    813739019218
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass40,950 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,950 miles
    Test number
    194476828252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    101797307287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,530 miles (+9,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    990597807293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail25,708 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    343226416245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    881306716213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 VEF

Does LM03 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VEF expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VEF?
The MOT on LM03 VEF expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VEF done?
LM03 VEF was recorded at 159,978 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 7,828 miles a year.
Has LM03 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VEF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 VEF 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 LM03 VEF find?
LM03 VEF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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