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BG04 ZBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,037 mi
Last recorded117,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 117,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 116,324 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 116,324 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp always on (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 115,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 115,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

General age related surface corrosion

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,885 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,226 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,570 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,225 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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BG04 ZBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG04 ZBY, 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 BG04 ZBY registered?

BG04 ZBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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