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NK55 SKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,485 mi
Last recorded175,485 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 175,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 165,612 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,734 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 151,733 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 139,723 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,155 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre scrubbed off on outside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission oil leaking from gearbox sensor?

Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,075 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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NK55 SKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NK55 SKJ, 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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NK55 SKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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