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BJ54 YRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,638 mi
Last recorded261,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 261,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also poor condition (7.1.2)

front brake balance 28% just meets requirements

suspect front windows excessively tinted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 261,536 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 242,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 242,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 136,125 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 122,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 109,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,476 miles

the underbody of the vehicle is completely covered with plastic shielding, making a complete inspection impossible.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 77,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,741 miles

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

slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

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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BJ54 YRZ 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 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 BJ54 YRZ, 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 BJ54 YRZ registered?

BJ54 YRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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