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BF04 GZV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 GZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 96,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,469 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2017 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm [rearmost arm] (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion started in brake pipes to both rear flexy hoses

rear heat-shield insecure

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,875 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 89,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,361 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,600 miles

Rattle in front of engine,possibly water pump problem

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,182 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2007 24,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 24,964 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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BF04 GZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BF04 GZV, 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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BF04 GZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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