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NJ55 VUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,946 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,097 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both rear suspension link arms corroded

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

small exhaust blow

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,097 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both rear suspension link arms corroded

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

small exhaust blow

Fail 15 Nov 2021 133,090 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ESP switch switches check engine light on (7.12 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber grommet in mounting eye on strut not fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2021 132,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,823 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion on some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2019 124,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 124,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,221 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)

both headlamp beam images poor

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 96,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 82,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,884 miles

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

rear exhaust braket corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust braket corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,640 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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NJ55 VUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NJ55 VUO, 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 NJ55 VUO registered?

NJ55 VUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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