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1 SPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,721 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,824 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 90,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,568 miles

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Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,262 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,740 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,252 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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1 SPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 1 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 SPB?

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What year was 1 SPB registered?

1 SPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is 1 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SPB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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