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M23 ADA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ADA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,150 miles

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

corrosion to underbody/components

Fail 19 Mar 2026 74,150 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody/components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 68,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2023 62,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,056 miles

all four tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 9,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M23 ADA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M23 ADA, 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

How do I check the history of M23 ADA?

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What year was M23 ADA registered?

M23 ADA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is M23 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 ADA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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