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BP53 VRF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,687 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 143,687 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 133,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,208 miles

Headlamp lenses glazed over.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 119,491 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamp lens's starting to fade ,not effecting beam image at present

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,578 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emission reading,manual pass

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,613 miles

Centre brake light has 2 bulbs which are inop

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,990 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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