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BG54 BGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also excessively worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,889 miles

both front steering tie rods slight play

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges - wheel alignment recommended

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front steering tie rods slight play

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges - wheel alignment recommended

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,262 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,262 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,565 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 56,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Offside front disc scored

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,473 miles

N/S front wheel arch cover missing

N/S tail light lens broken

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,339 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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BG54 BGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 BGE, 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 BG54 BGE registered?

BG54 BGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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