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KD55 NHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,642 mi
Last recorded121,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear section mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 10 years old

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,626 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 2 Aug 2018 83,056 miles

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,787 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Exhaust centre support missing, system still adequately supported

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 78,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine bay cover fitted

Exhaust centre support missing, system still adequately supported

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 72,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 65,549 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 65,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 62,401 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 7 Aug 2012 62,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,293 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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KD55 NHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD55 NHY, 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 KD55 NHY registered?

KD55 NHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KD55 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 NHY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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