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NV55 WHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,080 mi
Last recorded242,080 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 242,080 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly lower than o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2023 226,081 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18% - low reading N/S

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of N/S front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 208,398 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 198,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 196,581 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 196,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front position light deterriated/bulb

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 184,388 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 184,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 174,725 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 164,749 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner track arm bush perishing

Offside Front Inner track arm bush perishing

Rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 164,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner track arm bush perishing

Offside Front Inner track arm bush perishing

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 150,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 131,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,721 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,628 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,360 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,939 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NV55 WHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NV55 WHA, 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 NV55 WHA registered?

NV55 WHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 WHA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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