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NJ55 VWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,558 mi
Last recorded132,558 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 132,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,921 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 28 Oct 2015 76,873 miles

Eml on

Engine cover/under tray fitted

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,873 miles

Eml on

Engine cover/under tray fitted

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front top shock absober bearing becoming stiff

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,166 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,788 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 10 Sep 2010 48,392 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,895 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nails in n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008

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 VWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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