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BFT 423

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFT 423
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,090 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,308 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,554 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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BFT 423 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BFT 423, 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 BFT 423 registered?

BFT 423 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BFT 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFT 423 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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