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NV05 NKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER COVER - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,072 miles

n/s steering gaiter perished

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,423 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,017 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,699 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,311 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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NV05 NKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NV05 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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