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BF04 HYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,100 mi
Last recorded90,100 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,642 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,213 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 87,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 84,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,048 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,751 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 HYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

BF04 HYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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