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BK04 ZGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,909 mi
Last recorded186,909 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 ZGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 186,909 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 170,491 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Fail 3 May 2017 170,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 158,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 153,739 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,312 miles

child seat fitted adult seat belt not fully checked

Fail 29 May 2014 148,089 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

child seat fitted adult seat belt not fully checked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,165 miles

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

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

n/side rear parking brake needs attention,advise

Pass 3 Mar 2012 112,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,175 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 90,175 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,802 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,164 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 ZGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK04 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

BK04 ZGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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