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N123 TEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 TEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 87,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 70,179 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 70,179 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 53,558 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 53,558 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 51,579 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2022 51,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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 13 May 2021 48,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 48,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 44,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,732 miles

EML on

Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,732 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,333 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,402 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 11,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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N123 TEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N123 TEM, 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 N123 TEM registered?

N123 TEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is N123 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 TEM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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