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BP53 LJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,099 mi
Last recorded196,099 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 196,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 191,571 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 187,107 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 187,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 182,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front fog light n/w

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 182,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 Front fog light n/w

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,886 miles

parkbrake return spring faulty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 173,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads 70% worn

front tyres worn low edges

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 9 Aug 2017 173,628 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear pads 70% worn

front tyres worn low edges

surface corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,682 miles

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

o//s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2016 163,682 miles

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

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

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

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

o//s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 144,768 miles

rear pads 70% worn

Fail 26 Mar 2015 144,768 miles

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

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

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

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,735 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,735 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,076 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 96,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf and nsf cross strut bushes deteriated

Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf and nsf cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,470 miles

brake pad waring light on / small chip on screen all side windows tinted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pad waring light on / small chip on screen all side windows tinted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,138 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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BP53 LJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LJE, 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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BP53 LJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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