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BC04 UHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,554 mi
Last recorded137,554 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 137,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp missing Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both sides rear brake and parking little or no effort

ECP LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front wing damaged / scratches

Offside Door and Body dent damaged / scratches

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp: lens defective

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 134,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,606 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 131,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,726 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,575 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 117,573 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 106,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 98,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 98,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,453 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,393 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2012 70,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2012 70,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,251 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,354 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,369 miles

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

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 UHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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