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N55 DUB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 DUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 122,695 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 122,562 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded covered in grease or other materials

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

Rear heat shield is slightly loose but not likely to fall off

TPMS light is illuminated

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2021 122,562 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded covered in grease or other materials

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

Rear heat shield is slightly loose but not likely to fall off

TPMS light is illuminated

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 57,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,594 miles

advisory esp malfunction

Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advisory esp malfunction

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 32,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,501 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,234 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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N55 DUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N55 DUB, 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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N55 DUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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