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BP53 VRC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,541 mi
Last recorded110,541 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion started ends of nearside and offside front and nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine idle speed intermittently slightly high.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger is loose/rattling.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 110,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion started ends of nearside and offside front and nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine idle speed intermittently slightly high.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger is loose/rattling.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,858 miles

Central Emission control equipment obviously modified Evidence of exhaust modification - plate welded in place and exhaust paste (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,503 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,797 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,797 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,747 miles

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

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

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 3 Apr 2015 59,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,264 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer pad piece broken of

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,431 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing

nearside front brake pad deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting missing

nearside front brake pad deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,773 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyres sizes differ in aspect ratios front and rear.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,158 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in wall but not deep enough to cord

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 28,013 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 27,935 miles

Offside 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 VRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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