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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,495 cc

LS05 VHLMOT history

LS05 VHL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS05 VHL black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,066 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VHL was last recorded at 85,066 miles on 10 May 2024, 5,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,228 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,838 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,066 miles
  • 2022 – 79,228 miles
  • 2018 – 71,876 miles
  • 2017 – 67,932 miles
  • 2016 – 62,874 miles
  • 2015 – 56,064 miles
  • 2014 – 49,049 miles
  • 2013 – 39,509 miles
  • 2012 – 30,627 miles
  • 2011 – 26,844 miles
  • 2010 – 22,023 miles
  • 2009 – 18,651 miles
  • 2008 – 14,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    404461435788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,066 miles (+5,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    363717937253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,228 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    115992706116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail79,067 miles (+7,191)2 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    416700510888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass71,876 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,876 miles
    Test number
    348353002213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,932 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,932 miles
    Test number
    348354499274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,874 miles (+6,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    434886715338
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass56,064 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    584530780211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,980 miles (+6,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    928305825855
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass49,049 miles (+9,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    226821514302
    • 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)
  11. Pass39,509 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    787586813366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,627 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,627 miles
    Test number
    167699382256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,844 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    117004381227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail26,839 miles (+4,816)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    986003681294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass22,023 miles (+3,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,023 miles
    Test number
    281193950127
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass18,651 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    500057569193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,598 miles
    Test number
    694201168179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VHL

Does LS05 VHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VHL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VHL?
The MOT on LS05 VHL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VHL done?
LS05 VHL was recorded at 85,066 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has LS05 VHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VHL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 VHL 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 LS05 VHL find?
LS05 VHL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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