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BN55 NCA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,312 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 98,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing chord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 97,143 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,839 miles

manufactures under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2024 94,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 94,541 miles

manufactures under tray and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,156 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,225 miles

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

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))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,235 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,811 miles

Front tyre treads cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 40,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN55 NCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN55 NCA, 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 BN55 NCA registered?

BN55 NCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 NCA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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