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BM04 BBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,370 miles

Drivers side wing mirror discoloured

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion to various components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes near filter and over fuel tank excessively corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,869 miles

Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion to various components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes near filter and over fuel tank excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,622 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to various suspension components inc subframe.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,620 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps - scattered beams. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to various suspension components inc subframe.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s headlight image slightly blurred

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,387 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to back above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low on edge and cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front low on edge and cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edges with deep cracks and tread blocks damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear low on edge with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s and o/s front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 89,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s and o/s front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,090 miles

under trays/engine covers fitted.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,090 miles

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

under trays/engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,600 miles

near side front tyre low outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,663 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 2 Sep 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 36,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BM04 BBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BM04 BBV, 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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BM04 BBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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