Mercedes-Benz CLK
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc
LR53 NTJMOT history
LR53 NTJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,759 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 NTJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 NTJ was last recorded at 68,759 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,921 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,838 miles
- Average per year
- 2,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,759 miles
- 2025 – 66,921 miles
- 2024 – 62,981 miles
- 2023 – 61,268 miles
- 2022 – 58,710 miles
- 2021 – 55,711 miles
- 2020 – 53,105 miles
- 2019 – 52,209 miles
- 2018 – 51,025 miles
- 2017 – 50,793 miles
- 2016 – 49,734 miles
- 2015 – 46,720 miles
- 2014 – 43,014 miles
- 2013 – 38,897 miles
- 2012 – 35,372 miles
- 2011 – 31,132 miles
- 2010 – 26,539 miles
- 2009 – 22,109 miles
- 2008 – 16,536 miles
- 2007 – 14,329 miles
- 2006 – 10,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,759 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,759 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,759 miles
- Test number
- 884240348403
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,921 miles (+1,020)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,921 miles
- Test number
- 820433141705
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail65,901 miles (+2,920)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,901 miles
- Test number
- 553214277754
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass62,981 miles (+1,713)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,981 miles
- Test number
- 969778006163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass61,268 miles (+2,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 61,268 miles
- Test number
- 252302221960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass58,710 miles (+2,999)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,710 miles
- Test number
- 683475680294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass55,711 miles (+2,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 55,711 miles
- Test number
- 760442243426
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,105 miles (+896)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 53,105 miles
- Test number
- 314597887338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,209 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,209 miles
- Test number
- 381176714123
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,025 miles
- Test number
- 965434909993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,025 miles (+232)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,025 miles
- Test number
- 352160655850
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass50,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,793 miles
- Test number
- 175318207068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,793 miles (+1,059)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,793 miles
- Test number
- 957328941217
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass49,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 600034292688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,734 miles (+3,014)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 732070175396
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,720 miles (+65)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,720 miles
- Test number
- 297574195700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
Fail46,655 miles (+3,641)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,655 miles
- Test number
- 211514029339
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
Pass43,014 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 43,014 miles
- Test number
- 816157404336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Fail43,014 miles (+4,117)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,014 miles
- Test number
- 807397004358
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass38,897 miles (+3,525)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 38,897 miles
- Test number
- 369793923339
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront number plate has slight water damage
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass35,372 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,372 miles
- Test number
- 166564112356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,352 miles (+4,220)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,352 miles
- Test number
- 275213612379
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,132 miles (+4,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,132 miles
- Test number
- 787161821339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,539 miles (+4,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 26,539 miles
- Test number
- 141585510316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,109 miles (+5,573)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 22,109 miles
- Test number
- 681701939309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,536 miles (+2,207)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,536 miles
- Test number
- 804990398200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,329 miles (+3,652)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 14,329 miles
- Test number
- 343435797438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,677 miles
- Test number
- 434331276278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 NTJ
- Does LR53 NTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NTJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 NTJ?
- The MOT on LR53 NTJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 NTJ done?
- LR53 NTJ was recorded at 68,759 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
- Has LR53 NTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 NTJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 NTJ 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 NTJ find?
- LR53 NTJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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