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BJ04 KLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR light cluster lens damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody and suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 72,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR light cluster lens damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,059 miles

General corrosion to underside/suspension components

OSR light cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,574 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,117 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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BJ04 KLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ04 KLU, 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 BJ04 KLU registered?

BJ04 KLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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