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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

23 RPGMOT history

23 RPG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 42,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

23 RPG silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,504 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 RPG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 RPG was last recorded at 42,504 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,889 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,615 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,504 miles
  • 2025 – 39,889 miles
  • 2024 – 36,815 miles
  • 2023 – 34,449 miles
  • 2022 – 32,488 miles
  • 2021 – 31,177 miles
  • 2020 – 27,989 miles
  • 2019 – 25,139 miles
  • 2018 – 21,674 miles
  • 2017 – 18,565 miles
  • 2016 – 16,627 miles
  • 2015 – 15,668 miles
  • 2013 – 12,775 miles
  • 2012 – 11,940 miles
  • 2011 – 10,708 miles
  • 2010 – 9,247 miles
  • 2009 – 6,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    173704208233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,504 miles (+2,615)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    938891343936
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass39,889 miles (+3,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    806707253978
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass36,815 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    712401307568
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

  5. Pass34,449 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    370037211783
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

  6. Fail34,449 miles (+1,961)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    865680419119
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an undertray restricting inspection

  7. Pass32,488 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    261456410515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

  8. Fail32,488 miles (+1,311)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    564486859025
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

  9. Pass31,177 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    194115304769
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted undertray restricting inspection

  10. Pass27,989 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    950670807040
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertray front to rear restricting inspection

  11. Fail27,988 miles (+2,849)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    315866033296
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertray front to rear restricting inspection

  12. Pass25,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    710354302326
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective at mid section but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers and shields are fitted restricting access to Items/Areas for inspection

  13. Fail25,139 miles (+3,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    755632263690
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective at mid section but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers and shields are fitted restricting access to Items/Areas for inspection

  14. Pass21,674 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,674 miles
    Test number
    197376625336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,671 miles (+3,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,671 miles
    Test number
    551073252495
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower arm to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass18,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,565 miles
    Test number
    178874987306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  17. Fail18,564 miles (+1,937)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,564 miles
    Test number
    128852738062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  18. Pass16,627 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,627 miles
    Test number
    331486977376
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  19. Pass15,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,668 miles
    Test number
    468612835137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296385434189
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer sidewall starting to perish

  21. Pass12,775 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,775 miles
    Test number
    256489823454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,940 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,940 miles
    Test number
    825205622190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,936 miles (+1,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    639944322150
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass10,708 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,708 miles
    Test number
    358905321152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,696 miles (+1,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,696 miles
    Test number
    278240321489
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass9,247 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,247 miles
    Test number
    174975020188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,487 miles
    Test number
    870568629173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 RPG

What vehicle is registration 23 RPG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 RPG on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 31 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 RPG is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 RPG?
The MOT on 23 RPG is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 RPG done?
23 RPG was recorded at 42,504 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has 23 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 RPG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 23 RPG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 23 RPG find?
23 RPG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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