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GP55 NUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,015 miles

Both front and rear disc corroded

General underbody corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 110,015 miles

Both front and rear disc corroded

General underbody corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 109,315 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2022 107,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working dull (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 107,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working dull (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 105,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 103,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 84,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,753 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,145 miles

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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GP55 NUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP55 NUJ, 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 GP55 NUJ registered?

GP55 NUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is GP55 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 NUJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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