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BK04 YMU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,916 mi
Last recorded151,916 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 151,916 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 151,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 136,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs wearing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 114,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,387 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cuts to tyre wall

osf tyre wearing on edge and cuts to tyre wall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cuts to tyre wall

osf tyre wearing on edge and cuts to tyre wall

Fail 26 Jan 2009 82,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,325 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 76,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,388 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 YMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK04 YMU, 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 BK04 YMU registered?

BK04 YMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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