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J23 BSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,241 miles

TYRES GETTING LOW.

Pass 23 Apr 2025 23,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 20,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,706 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,804 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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J23 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J23 BSL, 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 J23 BSL registered?

J23 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J23 BSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 BSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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