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NK55 SYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,592 mi
Last recorded66,592 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 66,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 69,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,798 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 68,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,904 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 51,668 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked.

Fail 22 May 2015 51,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked.

parking brake tight.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,166 miles

Centre exhaust hanger deteriated.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,283 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in the inside tyre walls(not showing cords).

Fail 4 Feb 2011 38,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have cuts in the inside tyre walls(not showing cords).

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,210 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 33,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,789 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 SYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK55 SYT, 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 NK55 SYT registered?

NK55 SYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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