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BC04 LXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,930 mi
Last recorded171,930 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 171,930 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 171,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 169,979 miles

Central Front under tray's fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 169,977 miles

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

Central Front under tray's fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bonnet catch inoperative, still secured by offside

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 167,178 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2018 167,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 164,641 miles

Both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Pass 23 May 2016 160,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

covers and under trays fitted

general rear suspension components corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 147,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

nearside front amti roll bar link has slight roughness in a ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2015 147,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

nearside front amti roll bar link has slight roughness in a ball joint

Pass 9 May 2014 133,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 133,657 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2013 120,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 108,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 108,179 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 96,096 miles

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

front number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,381 miles

Drivers door mirror glass in poor condition

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,917 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 52,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,616 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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BC04 LXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC04 LXG, 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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BC04 LXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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