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TO51 NNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO51 NNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 150,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 150,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exxaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2024 141,321 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system heat shield adrift

Fail 9 Apr 2024 141,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,567 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 137,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 132,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =2.5mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 128,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,459 miles

Covers fitted below covering some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,869 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Covers fitted below covering some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,650 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,926 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,926 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from auto gear box

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,647 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,647 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,250 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,250 miles

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

both front tyres are low on outer edges

osr tyre on limit of 1.6 mm

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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TO51 NNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 TO51 NNN, 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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TO51 NNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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