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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LR53 VBOMOT history

LR53 VBO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LR53 VBO black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,463 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VBO was last recorded at 49,463 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,323 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,140 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,463 miles
  • 2024 – 47,323 miles
  • 2023 – 44,792 miles
  • 2022 – 42,631 miles
  • 2021 – 41,364 miles
  • 2020 – 39,952 miles
  • 2019 – 38,521 miles
  • 2018 – 37,011 miles
  • 2017 – 34,053 miles
  • 2016 – 30,845 miles
  • 2014 – 27,252 miles
  • 2013 – 24,908 miles
  • 2012 – 23,292 miles
  • 2011 – 21,133 miles
  • 2010 – 18,994 miles
  • 2009 – 16,539 miles
  • 2008 – 14,011 miles
  • 2007 – 11,609 miles
  • 2006 – 8,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,463 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    580403415877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,323 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    350451089353
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail47,323 miles (+2,531)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    537827912882
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass44,792 miles (+2,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    867209891332
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass42,631 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    801531717296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,364 miles (+1,412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    214286285060
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    435632665732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,952 miles (+1,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    734408752325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass38,521 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    486513797624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,011 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    325742322985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre pressure low been run flat
  11. Pass34,053 miles (+3,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,053 miles
    Test number
    134611436126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass30,845 miles (+3,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    280146765740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass27,252 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    278255824317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,908 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    675324253360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass24,908 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    785184653333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,292 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    388767592409
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass21,133 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    309771881497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,994 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    352500070431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,539 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,539 miles
    Test number
    331215779293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,534 miles (+2,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,534 miles
    Test number
    823164279260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass14,011 miles (+2,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,011 miles
    Test number
    831454578285
    • 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)
  22. Pass11,609 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,609 miles
    Test number
    294551067221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,938 miles
    Test number
    150058056239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VBO

Does LR53 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VBO is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VBO?
The MOT on LR53 VBO is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VBO done?
LR53 VBO was recorded at 49,463 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has LR53 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VBO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VBO 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 VBO find?
LR53 VBO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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