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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T257 LBJMOT history

T257 LBJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
116,740 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 LBJ was last recorded at 116,740 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 3,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,250 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,490 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 116,740 miles
  • 2020 – 113,250 miles
  • 2019 – 111,526 miles
  • 2018 – 110,026 miles
  • 2017 – 105,178 miles
  • 2016 – 98,483 miles
  • 2015 – 95,336 miles
  • 2014 – 91,045 miles
  • 2013 – 85,987 miles
  • 2012 – 81,644 miles
  • 2011 – 76,512 miles
  • 2010 – 71,705 miles
  • 2009 – 65,982 miles
  • 2008 – 61,341 miles
  • 2007 – 55,335 miles
  • 2006 – 51,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,740 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight delay in operation (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,740 miles (+3,490)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    701582998744
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight delay in operation (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,250 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    973812852063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,526 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,526 miles
    Test number
    523085782989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,026 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    858161293540
    • AdvisoryFront washer jet angles misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel vapour pipe ruptured

  5. Fail110,026 miles (+4,848)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    454186780551
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washer jet angles misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel vapour pipe ruptured

  6. Pass105,178 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    486824278522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail105,168 miles (+6,685)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    137144080046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass98,483 miles (+12)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    205520825218
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring items
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket/lug damaged (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Fail98,471 miles (+3,135)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    384311433286
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inner jet blocked (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring items
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket/lug damaged (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass95,336 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    209175035149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    328235734128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,045 miles (+5,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    325635634155
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass85,987 miles (+4,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    509780643143
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,644 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    727653842167
    • NoteN/s/f floor pan by lower arm bush slightly distorted.
    • NoteO/s/f floor pan distorted close to o/s/f lower arm bush. Unsure if affected area is structural? Advise further investigation.

  15. Fail81,644 miles (+5,132)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    477805332180
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteN/s/f floor pan by lower arm bush slightly distorted.
    • NoteO/s/f floor pan distorted close to o/s/f lower arm bush. Unsure if affected area is structural? Advise further investigation.

  16. Pass76,512 miles (+4,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    545506631186
    • NoteNearside & Offside front tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges.

  17. Pass71,705 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    452736140118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,657 miles (+5,675)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    884411840172
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass65,982 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    931546949149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,341 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    123559348116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,335 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    503747657149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,327 miles (+4,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    731316657113
    • 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)

  23. Pass51,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    843818256142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 LBJ

Does T257 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 LBJ expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 LBJ?
The MOT on T257 LBJ expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 LBJ done?
T257 LBJ was recorded at 116,740 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has T257 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 LBJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T257 LBJ 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 T257 LBJ find?
T257 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 7 more.

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