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PK55 NHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 NHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,543 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,352 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both repeater lamps damaged (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both repeater lamps damaged (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on innier edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on innier edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,248 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PK55 NHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK55 NHV, 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 PK55 NHV registered?

PK55 NHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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