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BF04 LWV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,034 mi
Last recorded117,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,034 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,953 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 104,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,791 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to need replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 84,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake pull release loose

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake return pull loose

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,069 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 72,118 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,412 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 60,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 52,793 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,097 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,874 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW,AND THE O/S HAS A DEEP CUT IN THE TREAD AND A NAIL.N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD AND THIN ON OUTER EDGE

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 LWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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