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BF54 RCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,347 mi
Last recorded126,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,308 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 106,969 miles

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

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

advise condition off front head lights

both rear tyres on 3mm

wipers worn

Fail 20 May 2014 106,969 miles

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

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

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

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

advise condition off front head lights

both rear tyres on 3mm

wipers worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,718 miles

SRS light on

front box of rear section of exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

oil leak from autobox area

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,718 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on

both rear tyres split on inner walls

front box of rear section of exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from autobox area

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,622 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,501 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,815 miles

nsf tyre in poor condition & bald on edges / front discs lipped /slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,345 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings slight play

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewall no cords exposed cuts

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,119 miles

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

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

Various cuts on inner sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,742 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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BF54 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCV, 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 BF54 RCV registered?

BF54 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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