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NU05 JHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,804 mi
Last recorded156,804 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 156,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 143,662 miles

All underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 142,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 127,701 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 127,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 126,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake pedal sticking on (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,224 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 116,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm, steel, (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,984 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged.

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,298 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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NU05 JHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU05 JHJ, 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 NU05 JHJ registered?

NU05 JHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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