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NV05 CVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 117,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 117,685 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 112,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 112,842 miles

Exhaust system insecure inadequate support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,576 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp chrome worn (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyres worn badly on inner edge , needs to have rear tracking and camber checked

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,820 miles

check screenwash message on dash

engine cover and undertrays

front rear undertray missing

front wipers streaks

no clear view rear brake pads

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge and nail

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,820 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance nsr (1.1.A.3d)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken osf (2.4.C.1a)

check screenwash message on dash

engine cover and undertrays

front rear undertray missing

front wipers streaks

no clear view rear brake pads

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge and nail

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,946 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nsr (bulb (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

undertray

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,946 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf and osf, lenses cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nsr (bulb (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

undertray

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,792 miles

exhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure

osr tyre cracks, 2.5mm, chunks outer wall

Fail 15 Jul 2015 96,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure

nsf tyre low air pressure, chunks outer wall

osf tyre low air pressure, cut outer wall

osr tyre cracks, 2.5mm, chunks outer wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,241 miles

rear exhaust system bracket broken. pass and advice

Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust system bracket broken. pass and advice

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,082 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,386 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,386 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front and rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,996 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 70,996 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advice near side door mirrir unit.

advice security of front number plate.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,010 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 44,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 44,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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NV05 CVC 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 52%.

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 NV05 CVC, 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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NV05 CVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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