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KN55 NYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,178 mi
Last recorded140,178 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 NYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides . under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,946 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front bonnet struts weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material buy fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,422 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 134,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,817 miles

play on inner rack joint nearside

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,679 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,423 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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KN55 NYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KN55 NYU, 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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KN55 NYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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