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BF54 EBO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,384 mi
Last recorded53,384 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 EBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,384 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,384 miles

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

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

warning light on but no fault found with lights

Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,674 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,288 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,916 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 31,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 28,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,912 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged!

offside rear light lense slightly damaged!

Fail 17 Aug 2011 24,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged!

offside rear light lense slightly damaged!

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,333 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 12,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear outer tyre wall damaged.

o/s front outer tyre wall damaged.

o/s rear outer tyre wall damaged.

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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BF54 EBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF54 EBO, 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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BF54 EBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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