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L99 SHB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,213 mi
Last recorded77,213 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 SHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s headlamp lense frosted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,516 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,973 miles

advise drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,612 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 57,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,826 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s /r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s /r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-arm foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,083 miles

advise transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,115 miles

advise brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 21,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,885 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,687 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 26 May 2011 17,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 8,612 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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L99 SHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L99 SHB, 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 L99 SHB registered?

L99 SHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is L99 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 SHB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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