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NJ55 VUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,530 mi
Last recorded99,530 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 97,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 97,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,347 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 19 Nov 2020 85,872 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,872 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,214 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,516 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 67,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken but system adequately supported and not leaking

engine management light on,basic emmisions passed ok

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2013 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,012 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 27 Aug 2010 36,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU?

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What year was NJ55 VUU registered?

NJ55 VUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VUU safe to buy?

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