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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LR53 LHOMOT history

LR53 LHO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

LR53 LHO blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
162,822 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 LHO was last recorded at 162,822 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 12,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,280 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
12,542 miles
Average per year
8,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,822 miles
  • 2023 – 150,280 miles
  • 2022 – 147,632 miles
  • 2021 – 142,835 miles
  • 2020 – 135,014 miles
  • 2019 – 123,436 miles
  • 2018 – 103,340 miles
  • 2017 – 84,431 miles
  • 2016 – 64,494 miles
  • 2015 – 56,269 miles
  • 2014 – 46,971 miles
  • 2012 – 38,165 miles
  • 2011 – 32,284 miles
  • 2009 – 20,438 miles
  • 2008 – 15,424 miles
  • 2007 – 13,429 miles
  • 2006 – 10,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,822 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil fumes in car

What MOT failures 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Indicator/wiper stalk worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake flexi hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,822 miles (+12,542)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,822 miles
    Test number
    408299294607
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil fumes in car

  2. Pass150,280 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,280 miles
    Test number
    839802965219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,632 miles (+4,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,632 miles
    Test number
    683853403707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,835 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,835 miles
    Test number
    667627798408
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryIndicator/wiper stalk worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi hoses perished

  5. Fail142,830 miles (+7,816)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,830 miles
    Test number
    851803121876
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary drive heavily contaminated
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryIndicator/wiper stalk worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi hoses perished

  6. Pass135,014 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    126210282770
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

  7. Fail135,003 miles (+11,567)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,003 miles
    Test number
    375762415132
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower (Rear) suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt has oil contamination
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

  8. Pass123,436 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,436 miles
    Test number
    130525868875
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  9. Fail123,432 miles (+20,092)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,432 miles
    Test number
    288795945140
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass103,340 miles (+18,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    334330415855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    140097634565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,431 miles (+19,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    425185190524
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass64,494 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    982904111548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    771062881637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,475 miles (+1,260)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    745361868219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass63,215 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    612350755909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,269 miles (+9,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    729396005074
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  18. Pass46,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,971 miles
    Test number
    829663914017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    897832504035
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • NoteOsr coil spring feels ok not see

  20. Pass38,165 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    477631742315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre inner edge worn,

  21. Fail38,165 miles (+5,881)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    697710842325
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre inner edge worn,

  22. Pass32,284 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    517855761326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,486 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,486 miles
    Test number
    517913651057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,432 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    457596501017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCatalytic converter rattle

  25. Fail28,423 miles (+7,985)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,423 miles
    Test number
    615175601077
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCatalytic converter rattle

  26. Pass20,438 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    672635479119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,424 miles (+1,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,424 miles
    Test number
    400089518133
    • NoteO/s/r tyre flat

  28. Pass13,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,429 miles
    Test number
    933246377239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,428 miles (+3,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,428 miles
    Test number
    543406677208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass10,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,057 miles
    Test number
    701909286271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LHO

Does LR53 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LHO expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LHO?
The MOT on LR53 LHO expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LHO done?
LR53 LHO was recorded at 162,822 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 8,649 miles a year.
Has LR53 LHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LHO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 LHO 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 LHO find?
LR53 LHO failed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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