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NM55 KYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,452 mi
Last recorded96,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 96,452 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 96,452 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rare suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,336 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 2 Feb 2017 45,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,531 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 22 Feb 2016 38,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,624 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013
Pass 26 May 2012 12,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 1,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 540 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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NM55 KYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NM55 KYU, 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 NM55 KYU registered?

NM55 KYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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