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N55 MTC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 MTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2023 147,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

srs light flashing

Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,552 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 128,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,197 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in outer side wall but not to cord.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,670 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 65,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,314 miles

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/r h/brake low reading

Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 56,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front brake discs

advise headlamp adjuster inside of car doesnot operate

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall

advise offside front rim

Fail 11 Jul 2008 39,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front brake discs

advise headlamp adjuster inside of car doesnot operate

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall

advise offside front rim

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 MTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MTC, 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 N55 MTC registered?

N55 MTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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