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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LU03 BHKMOT history

LU03 BHK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

LU03 BHK blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
88,945 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BHK was last recorded at 88,945 miles on 24 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2008: 17,354 miles, lower than 64,881 miles on 23 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,944 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,945 miles
  • 2023 – 82,010 miles
  • 2022 – 75,178 miles
  • 2021 – 67,781 miles
  • 2020 – 62,205 miles
  • 2019 – 60,011 miles
  • 2018 – 58,190 miles
  • 2017 – 54,014 miles
  • 2016 – 50,042 miles
  • 2015 – 47,311 miles
  • 2014 – 42,749 miles
  • 2013 – 39,254 miles
  • 2012 – 34,718 miles
  • 2011 – 31,158 miles
  • 2010 – 27,061 miles
  • 2009 – 21,319 miles
  • 2008 – 17,354 miles
  • 2007 – 64,881 miles
  • 2006 – 7,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,945 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,945 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    190131372740
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components

  2. Fail88,944 miles (+6,934)1 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,944 miles
    Test number
    659620529309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components

  3. Pass82,010 miles (+6,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,010 miles
    Test number
    302546000000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,178 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    147854338896
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,178 miles (+7,397)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    692947691861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,781 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    206228348184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,205 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    709310729343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,011 miles (+1,821)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    218674599476
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,190 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    538730803676
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass54,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,014 miles
    Test number
    376503822473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,014 miles (+3,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,014 miles
    Test number
    731025850364
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass50,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    856330490213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,042 miles (+2,731)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    943809108743
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass47,311 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    817900525186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    518731474040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,749 miles (+3,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    507771074066
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass39,254 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    795550983069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,718 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    619409152092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,158 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    268985271040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    612226480034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,061 miles (+5,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    742215880005
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,319 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,319 miles
    Test number
    544407159007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,354 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    181539378021
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass17,354 miles (-47,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    860609978094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,881 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    500192887079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass12,655 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    722152987005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,279 miles
    Test number
    112571386039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BHK

Does LU03 BHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BHK expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BHK?
The MOT on LU03 BHK expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BHK done?
LU03 BHK was recorded at 88,945 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has LU03 BHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BHK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 BHK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 BHK find?
LU03 BHK passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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