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C8 SOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,717 mi
Last recorded104,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 40,217 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 28,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,980 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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C8 SOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C8 SOO, 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 C8 SOO registered?

C8 SOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is C8 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 SOO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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