MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear brake pipe are corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no light pattern. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding service brake/handbrake. (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost. near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
cover sills fitted. (inspection)
unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes (covers fitted)
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Both headlight aims just acceptable.
Slight play in both front lower (front) arm bushes.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both headlight aims just acceptable.
Slight play in both front lower (front) arm bushes.
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
n/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.
renew o/s/f side light bulb.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
n/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.
renew o/s/f side light bulb.
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)
noise from front suspension strut tops reqs further investigation.
o/s screen washer jet weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise hand brake leaver travel advise adjustment or repair.
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise hand brake leaver travel advise adjustment or repair.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 RNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2004.
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