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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 VUBMOT history

LR05 VUB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

LR05 VUB silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
185,330 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VUB was last recorded at 185,330 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 5,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,931 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,399 miles
Average per year
5,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,330 miles
  • 2021 – 179,931 miles
  • 2020 – 167,004 miles
  • 2019 – 155,902 miles
  • 2018 – 144,721 miles
  • 2017 – 144,688 miles
  • 2016 – 143,453 miles
  • 2015 – 142,570 miles
  • 2014 – 140,315 miles
  • 2013 – 135,685 miles
  • 2012 – 130,156 miles
  • 2011 – 123,798 miles
  • 2010 – 114,425 miles
  • 2009 – 107,313 miles
  • 2008 – 99,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,330 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,330 miles (+5,399)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,330 miles
    Test number
    859504698330
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass179,931 miles (+12,927)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,931 miles
    Test number
    105468478719
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass167,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,004 miles
    Test number
    941160167531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,001 miles (+11,099)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,001 miles
    Test number
    611749211574
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,902 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,902 miles
    Test number
    965171023370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    887667127765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,721 miles (+33)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    885281235608
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,688 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,688 miles
    Test number
    706604579699
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail144,687 miles (+1,234)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,687 miles
    Test number
    521763153836
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass143,453 miles (+883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,453 miles
    Test number
    859469459849
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass142,570 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    338094355884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass140,315 miles (+4,630)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    639784494297
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass135,685 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    846154593209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,156 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    248920192216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,798 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,798 miles
    Test number
    978170601304
    • NoteFront disc badly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Fail123,774 miles (+9,349)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    937743491232
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront disc badly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass114,425 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    690018290043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,313 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    222055009470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  19. Pass107,313 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    544895009105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    883233498028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VUB

Does LR05 VUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VUB expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VUB?
The MOT on LR05 VUB expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VUB done?
LR05 VUB was recorded at 185,330 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 5,893 miles a year.
Has LR05 VUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VUB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 VUB 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 VUB find?
LR05 VUB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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