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KP55 NYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,441 mi
Last recorded178,441 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 178,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 176,732 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 176,732 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 173,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 164,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 159,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 159,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,660 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 148,660 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 130,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 130,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,273 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,218 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,218 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 111,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & may expose the cords before reaching the limit of wear in the tread.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,639 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & may expose the cords before reaching the limit of wear in the tread.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,749 miles

Floor guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Sill guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,136 miles

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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KP55 NYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP55 NYL, 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 KP55 NYL registered?

KP55 NYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is KP55 NYL safe to buy?

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