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BP53 FLE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,579 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 104,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,436 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,629 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 78,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 75,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,051 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,841 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 61,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,922 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,882 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre outer treads wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,297 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,292 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BP53 FLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 FLE, 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 BP53 FLE registered?

BP53 FLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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