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NH05 XAF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,420 mi
Last recorded113,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,420 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2023 133,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front - front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front - rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,432 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 124,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 1 Jul 2019 110,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,973 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,582 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 May 2017 83,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 May 2017 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,727 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,518 miles

both front tyres perished.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,518 miles

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

both front tyres perished.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,973 miles

Rear pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf bottom balljoint has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,784 miles

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

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 24 Jan 2012 40,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,109 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 30 Jan 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,850 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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NH05 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 NH05 XAF, 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 NH05 XAF registered?

NH05 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is NH05 XAF safe to buy?

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