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BV54 XAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,369 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,369 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,197 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2017 120,197 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,030 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 97,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,834 miles

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

Nearside Front beam pattern deteriorated

Offside Front beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,408 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,435 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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BV54 XAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV54 XAF, 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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BV54 XAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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