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BD04 TKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,331 mi
Last recorded176,331 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 176,331 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 176,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively tension poor on n/s wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb replaced still not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 161,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 150,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,100 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 137,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s front disc running out

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,297 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s front disc running out

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,462 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,998 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 99,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,976 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,976 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,613 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

front to rear plastic under-covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 54,883 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

factory fitted front to rear plastic under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 54,883 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

factory fitted front to rear plastic under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD04 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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