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23 RPG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,889 mi
Last recorded39,889 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 RPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 39,889 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,815 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2023 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2022 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2022 32,488 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,177 miles

vehicle fitted undertray restricting inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,989 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertray front to rear restricting inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2020 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle fitted with undertray front to rear restricting inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at mid section but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers and shields are fitted restricting access to Items/Areas for inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2019 25,139 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at mid section but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers and shields are fitted restricting access to Items/Areas for inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 21,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower arm to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 18,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 May 2017 18,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 May 2016 16,627 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 15,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2014

Both rear tyres outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2013 12,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,940 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 11,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 10,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 10,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 9,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,487 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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23 RPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 RPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 23 RPG registered?

23 RPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is 23 RPG safe to buy?

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