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KW05 NUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,547 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 125,541 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 13 Apr 2013 120,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,307 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front and rear brakes hard to inspect with wheels on therefore test as presented

rear coil springs hard to inspect with wheels on therefore test as presented

Fail 18 Apr 2011 101,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to limit

front and rear brakes hard to inspect with wheels on therefore test as presented

rear coil springs hard to inspect with wheels on therefore test as presented

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,768 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,669 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 NUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KW05 NUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW05 NUE registered?

KW05 NUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is KW05 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 NUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW05 NUE have outstanding finance?

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