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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

C5 ACAMOT history

C5 ACA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

C5 ACA silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,509 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ACA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ACA was last recorded at 98,509 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,509 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,509 miles
  • 2024 – 96,610 miles
  • 2023 – 94,835 miles
  • 2022 – 91,957 miles
  • 2021 – 89,233 miles
  • 2020 – 87,848 miles
  • 2019 – 82,528 miles
  • 2018 – 75,845 miles
  • 2017 – 67,680 miles
  • 2016 – 59,485 miles
  • 2015 – 49,580 miles
  • 2014 – 48,536 miles
  • 2013 – 46,862 miles
  • 2012 – 44,130 miles
  • 2011 – 41,962 miles
  • 2010 – 39,445 miles
  • 2009 – 38,719 miles
  • 2008 – 36,718 miles
  • 2007 – 35,067 miles
  • 2006 – 32,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,509 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,509 miles
    Test number
    644677837295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail98,509 miles (+1,899)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,509 miles
    Test number
    161053558789
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass96,610 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    817406507077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,835 miles (+2,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    337263527431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose perishing

  5. Pass91,957 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    389544723544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail91,956 miles (+2,723)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,956 miles
    Test number
    708064332678
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass89,233 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    884679540010
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  8. Pass87,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    211381175522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,848 miles (+5,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    846781077026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass82,528 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    879094480715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,845 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    988573065865
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front left and middle brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail75,845 miles (+8,165)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    323946416439
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front left and middle brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  13. Pass67,680 miles (+8,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    980406598597
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres has lots of cuts to side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front exhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  14. Pass59,485 miles (+9,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    922227127141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken on offside exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  15. Pass49,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    572938779959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,580 miles (+1,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    328916735033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass48,536 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    398701734370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,862 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    195397453301
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail46,859 miles (+2,729)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    176495453369
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass44,130 miles (+2,168)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    489194052488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSRS malfunction warning displayed
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass41,962 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    395700041322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,445 miles (+726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    410304850340
    • NoteNumber plates slightly smaller than standered plates (doesnt fail any mot specifications)

  23. Pass38,719 miles (+2,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    424237639370
    • NoteNumber plate sizes are smaller than a normal plate but there is a 35mm margin...

  24. Pass36,718 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    502617338311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,067 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,067 miles
    Test number
    161105147389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    591265646343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ACA

Does C5 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ACA is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 ACA?
The MOT on C5 ACA is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ACA done?
C5 ACA was recorded at 98,509 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
Has C5 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ACA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 ACA 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 C5 ACA find?
C5 ACA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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