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BF54 ZFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 77,444 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 69,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,320 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,945 miles

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,339 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,320 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,680 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,678 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall-225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,780 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 245/40r17

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o\s\f tyre perishing & damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,682 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)

rear number plate fading

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,302 miles

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

rear n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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 ZFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BF54 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

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

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