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BD04 GCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,407 mi
Last recorded147,407 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 147,407 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 135,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,951 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,065 miles

parking brake low effect

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 61,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,965 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,107 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,789 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,706 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 47,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2008 30,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 25,283 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 GCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 GCU 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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