CarVerify

Free Car Check

L99 DRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 DRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,203 miles

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

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,144 miles

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

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,092 miles

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,410 miles

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,011 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,364 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 52,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs scored and worn low/ brake pads 3 mm

front n/s fog lamp cracked

rear brake padsworn low 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,072 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

diagnostic light on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,495 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 22 Nov 2008 21,353 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L99 DRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L99 DRE, 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 L99 DRE?

You can check the full history of L99 DRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L99 DRE registered?

L99 DRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is L99 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 DRE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L99 DRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L99 DRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.