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S17 NEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,076 mi
Last recorded58,076 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 NEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,622 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 54,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,901 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 40,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 35,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 23,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,006 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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S17 NEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 S17 NEM, 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 S17 NEM registered?

S17 NEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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