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CB03 SHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,318 mi
Last recorded115,318 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,318 miles

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

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

both front inner track rod ends slight play

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

plastic trays fitted making full inspection difficult

Fail 3 Mar 2026 115,292 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pulled off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension components general corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,992 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

rear pads on 3mm

Fail 24 Jul 2020 98,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

rear pads on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 81,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,652 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,799 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,940 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 49,940 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,237 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,813 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,500 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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CB03 SHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 CB03 SHA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CB03 SHA registered?

CB03 SHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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