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BN04 CUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 142,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.37% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

temporary side repeater fitted as new one is on order

Fail 6 Jun 2017 139,452 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front exhaust pipe bracket welds broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 128,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,755 miles

Centre exhaust section rusty and in poor condition

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes showing signs of rust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

front suspension level sensor broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,677 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sensor switch fitted on offside front anti-roll bar incomplete(snapped)

uneven wear to edges of offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sensor switch fitted on offside front anti-roll bar incomplete(snapped)

uneven wear to edges of offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,321 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,321 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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BN04 CUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN04 CUU, 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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BN04 CUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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