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G17 SBH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 128,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,674 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,861 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 79,318 miles

under shields fitted

wear front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f washers blocked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,855 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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G17 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G17 SBH, 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 G17 SBH registered?

G17 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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