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S800 SPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,587 mi
Last recorded54,587 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 53,610 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both from standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both from standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 50,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both from standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both from standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,961 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 49,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 45,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,368 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,917 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,434 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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S800 SPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S800 SPY, 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 S800 SPY registered?

S800 SPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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