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KW05 NUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

245,799 mi
Last recorded245,799 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 NUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 245,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 245,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 241,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 237,023 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 237,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

full undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front inner ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 225,690 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 225,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer & centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 7 Feb 2022 217,386 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 204,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 192,264 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 192,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 187,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 176,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 152,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 136,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

knock from steering

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,584 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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KW05 NUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KW05 NUC, 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 KW05 NUC registered?

KW05 NUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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