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BF04 HBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

243,842 mi
Last recorded243,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 243,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,886 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 131,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 116,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 106,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,360 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 86,221 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,905 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Apr 2008 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 HBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BF04 HBX, 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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What year was BF04 HBX registered?

BF04 HBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BF04 HBX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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