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BK04 JYE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,933 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,722 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,720 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both - no beam pattern! (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint of rear-most arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,950 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2015 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre smooth on outer shoulder.

Offside front tyre wearing more heavily on outer shoulder.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,569 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,332 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,983 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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BK04 JYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK04 JYE, 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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BK04 JYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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