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A21 DON

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,582 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 61,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has crack on inner sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has crack on inner sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,524 miles

Exhaust mount broken.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 59,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure Handbrake shoes (3.5.1g)

Exhaust mount broken.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,626 miles

under tray fitted unable to view all components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,312 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 4,346 miles

Slight wear to inner edges of rear tyres.

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 45,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight wear to inner edges of rear tyres.

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A21 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A21 DON, 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 A21 DON registered?

A21 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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