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BD54 DYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,822 mi
Last recorded183,822 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 183,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 183,818 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 179,842 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear parking brake effort low

Weak headlight output and patterns

Fail 8 Mar 2019 179,772 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear parking brake effort low

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 17 Mar 2018 173,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 173,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 166,851 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 166,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 162,976 miles

Centre brake light out

Offside Front fog lamp lense cracked

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

glow plug light on

poor beam image both headlamps

Pass 7 Mar 2015 154,479 miles

both headlights in poor condtion

fuel leak

play in offside front wheel bearing

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 154,477 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlights in poor condtion

fuel leak

play in offside front wheel bearing

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 141,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,950 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre split on inner sidewall but not to cord

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,492 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 114,586 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,918 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,663 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,462 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)

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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BD54 DYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD54 DYY, 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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BD54 DYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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