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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,597 cc

LR05 VTWMOT history

LR05 VTW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LR05 VTW blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,273 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VTW was last recorded at 85,273 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,399 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,874 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,273 miles
  • 2025 – 82,399 miles
  • 2024 – 79,911 miles
  • 2023 – 78,145 miles
  • 2022 – 76,030 miles
  • 2021 – 74,065 miles
  • 2020 – 72,365 miles
  • 2019 – 70,578 miles
  • 2018 – 68,285 miles
  • 2017 – 64,791 miles
  • 2016 – 60,655 miles
  • 2015 – 57,222 miles
  • 2014 – 53,595 miles
  • 2013 – 49,167 miles
  • 2012 – 41,852 miles
  • 2011 – 34,584 miles
  • 2010 – 27,160 miles
  • 2009 – 19,283 miles
  • 2008 – 12,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspention componants 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,273 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    977126945350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspention componants corroded
  2. Fail85,273 miles (+2,874)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    329618200117
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspention componants corroded
  3. Pass82,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    170810662061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,397 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    907958477860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,911 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    442977200412
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail79,909 miles (+1,764)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    533524702528
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,145 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    560623974718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail78,144 miles (+2,114)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    932392748146
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass76,030 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    360905453450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass74,065 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    918246834685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass72,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    199163789845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,365 miles (+1,787)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    364940974275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass70,578 miles (+2,293)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    397445840206
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass68,285 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,285 miles
    Test number
    159324855206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,791 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    909234839573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,655 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    217005609130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,222 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    447899985030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,595 miles (+4,428)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    749545374150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass49,167 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    978157673175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass41,852 miles (+7,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    297030782442
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass34,584 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    657309271149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,160 miles (+7,877)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    783900980116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s tyre sidewall
  23. Pass19,283 miles (+7,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    310281089129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,252 miles
    Test number
    884791528181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VTW

Does LR05 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VTW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VTW?
The MOT on LR05 VTW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VTW done?
LR05 VTW was recorded at 85,273 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has LR05 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VTW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VTW 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 LR05 VTW find?
LR05 VTW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, and 7 more.

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