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BC04 VJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,895 mi
Last recorded157,895 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 157,895 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 May 2016 157,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 149,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 149,607 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 143,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 135,671 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 122,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 122,791 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 114,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 102,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 102,030 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 92,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 92,694 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 78,289 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 67,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,202 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)

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 VJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJP, 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 BC04 VJP registered?

BC04 VJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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