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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

V56 LWWMOT history

V56 LWW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 20 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 149,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

V56 LWW blue Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,484 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 LWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 LWW was last recorded at 149,484 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,561 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,923 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,484 miles
  • 2025 – 145,561 miles
  • 2023 – 144,016 miles
  • 2022 – 135,098 miles
  • 2021 – 130,120 miles
  • 2020 – 123,590 miles
  • 2018 – 116,296 miles
  • 2017 – 109,499 miles
  • 2016 – 102,972 miles
  • 2015 – 95,107 miles
  • 2014 – 87,325 miles
  • 2013 – 81,663 miles
  • 2012 – 74,379 miles
  • 2011 – 72,795 miles
  • 2010 – 69,629 miles
  • 2009 – 66,065 miles
  • 2008 – 62,556 miles
  • 2007 – 58,232 miles
  • 2006 – 51,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,484 miles (+3,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,484 miles
    Test number
    746280133477
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,561 miles (+1,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,561 miles
    Test number
    838385424115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support broken

  3. Pass144,016 miles (+8,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,016 miles
    Test number
    905332918312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged and insecure on nearside

  4. Pass135,098 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    749440050753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,098 miles (+4,978)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    308607278678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,120 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,120 miles
    Test number
    888275408477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,117 miles (+277)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,117 miles
    Test number
    297193253991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,840 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    800365411983
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective recommend polishing or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight oil leak

  9. Pass123,590 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,590 miles
    Test number
    910829837689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels

  10. Fail123,587 miles (+7,291)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    211538647199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels

  11. Pass116,296 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,296 miles
    Test number
    274702781053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,499 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    388638015732
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced recommend cleaning or replace soon (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  13. Fail109,485 miles (+6,513)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,485 miles
    Test number
    508770203732
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced recommend cleaning or replace soon (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass102,972 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    265581255924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,877 miles (+7,770)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,877 miles
    Test number
    978350036735
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass95,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    908254805267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,107 miles (+7,782)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    177863705226
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvises center exhaust braket

  18. Pass87,325 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    515610414236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,318 miles (+5,655)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    476593404235
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront fog light inoperative

  20. Pass81,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    877413523303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,663 miles (+7,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    885473923371
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass74,379 miles (+1,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    987567702351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass72,795 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    716679881001
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear diff slightly leaking

  24. Fail72,795 miles (+3,166)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    305139781063
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear diff slightly leaking

  25. Pass69,629 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    800931340031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,065 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    262757359068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    202336758020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,556 miles (+4,324)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    283026258068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass58,232 miles (+6,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    132205857034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Fail51,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    570056846001
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass51,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    732976046082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass51,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    241906946010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail51,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    534086046051
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V56 LWW

Does V56 LWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 LWW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 LWW?
The MOT on V56 LWW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 LWW done?
V56 LWW was recorded at 149,484 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has V56 LWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 LWW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V56 LWW 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 V56 LWW find?
V56 LWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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