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3 CAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,745 mi
Last recorded28,745 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,207 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,113 miles

e.m.i light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,196 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc slight corresion

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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3 CAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 CAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 CAN registered?

3 CAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is 3 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 CAN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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