Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc
LR53 LFZMOT history
LR53 LFZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 128,160 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,389 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LFZ was last recorded at 128,160 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,075 miles · 15 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 85 miles
- Average per year
- 5,389 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,160 miles
- 2025 – 124,675 miles
- 2024 – 122,355 miles
- 2023 – 120,987 miles
- 2022 – 119,046 miles
- 2020 – 117,784 miles
- 2019 – 111,617 miles
- 2018 – 105,541 miles
- 2017 – 98,611 miles
- 2016 – 87,973 miles
- 2014 – 80,332 miles
- 2013 – 71,947 miles
- 2012 – 66,547 miles
- 2011 – 59,376 miles
- 2010 – 47,505 miles
- 2009 – 35,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,160 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,160 miles (+85)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 128,160 miles
- Test number
- 490748180944
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,075 miles (+3,400)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,075 miles
- Test number
- 265136392029
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,675 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 124,675 miles
- Test number
- 616920523008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,667 miles (+2,312)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,667 miles
- Test number
- 219552559205
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 122,355 miles
- Test number
- 955167553303
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail122,355 miles (+1,368)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,355 miles
- Test number
- 558439776389
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass120,987 miles (+1,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,987 miles
- Test number
- 760626569489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 119,046 miles
- Test number
- 313404767667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,046 miles (+1,262)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,046 miles
- Test number
- 443070594428
- MajorNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass117,784 miles (+135)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 117,784 miles
- Test number
- 139118654671
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail117,649 miles (+6,032)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,649 miles
- Test number
- 497704531075
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,617 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,617 miles
- Test number
- 831048536660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail111,602 miles (+6,061)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,602 miles
- Test number
- 734437223304
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlights deteriorated, poor beam image
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass105,541 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,541 miles
- Test number
- 206148316629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,518 miles (+6,907)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,518 miles
- Test number
- 610804301250
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass98,611 miles (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,611 miles
- Test number
- 941356563202
- AdvisoryO/s front and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corrroded under wheel archs
Fail98,526 miles (+10,553)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,526 miles
- Test number
- 841106124537
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryO/s front and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corrroded under wheel archs
Pass87,973 miles (+105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,973 miles
- Test number
- 102742222600
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Fail87,868 miles (+7,536)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,868 miles
- Test number
- 303970933146
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Pass80,332 miles (+8,385)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,332 miles
- Test number
- 187343974277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,947 miles (+5,400)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 71,947 miles
- Test number
- 637167743240
- Note1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.rear brake pads wearing low
Pass66,547 miles (+7,171)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,547 miles
- Test number
- 926456802277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,376 miles (+11,871)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,376 miles
- Test number
- 235008131430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,505 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,505 miles
- Test number
- 563976940137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside tyre has a cut ininner sidewall not exposing cords
Fail47,504 miles (+11,624)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,504 miles
- Test number
- 472205440181
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside tyre has a cut ininner sidewall not exposing cords
Pass35,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,880 miles
- Test number
- 450662779046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LFZ
- Does LR53 LFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LFZ is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LFZ?
- The MOT on LR53 LFZ is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LFZ done?
- LR53 LFZ was recorded at 128,160 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,389 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LFZ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LFZ 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 LR53 LFZ find?
- LR53 LFZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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