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BD04 DCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 DCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 106,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,754 miles

Discs pitted

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Discs pitted

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,664 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front brakes slightly binding

O/s track rod end dust cover splitting

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,509 miles

Corrosion on rear brake

Play in o/s rack end

Rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,378 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on exhaust

Front brakes dragging

Headlamps faded

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

Run out on front brakes on roller brake test

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,158 miles

Fluctuations in rear brakes

Front seat belt at o/s webbing fraying

Indicator stalk assembly loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in n/s steering rack end/track rod end

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre at n/s soft

Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,147 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluctuations in rear brakes

Front seat belt at o/s webbing fraying

Indicator stalk assembly loose

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in n/s steering rack end/track rod end

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre at n/s soft

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,745 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis rails and subframe mounting points getting corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,360 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,360 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,626 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,582 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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BD04 DCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 BD04 DCE, 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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BD04 DCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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