CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ55 NLA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 127,321 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 120,085 miles

Front bonnet does not stay up preventing underbonnet checks

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

Fail 8 May 2025 120,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet does not stay up preventing underbonnet checks

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

Pass 8 May 2024 116,105 miles

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

slight knocking from nearside front on braking.

Pass 5 May 2023 112,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 105,719 miles

Exhaust mounting defective left and right bank front mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 105,656 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective left and right bank front mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,242 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 98,115 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 94,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,557 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,557 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,316 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)

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 29 Jul 2011 54,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,079 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,269 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ55 NLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 NJ55 NLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ55 NLA?

You can check the full history of NJ55 NLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ55 NLA registered?

NJ55 NLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is NJ55 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 NLA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ55 NLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ55 NLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.