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NC05 CMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 157,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,464 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Oct 2021 135,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,571 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chio (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,768 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO 3MM,AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO 4MM

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHTLY FRAYED ON EDGE OF WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VERY STIFF

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,282 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake lever slow to release

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,rear suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,front suspension o/s n/s front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake lever slow to release

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,rear suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,front suspension o/s n/s front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2016 88,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,888 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 84,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 78,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 55,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 45,838 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 45,725 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 36,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NC05 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC05 CMK, 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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NC05 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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