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BV04 XXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,826 mi
Last recorded128,826 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,450 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 120,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,934 miles

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

Original test no.578791405224 by A.R. Tapper on 20/07/2015

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,040 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint boot in poor condition

suspect rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,345 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,559 miles

Front disc corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front disc corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 42,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,418 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BV04 XXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV04 XXH, 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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BV04 XXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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