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BV54 XAG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 115,489 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 115,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,885 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 86,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 86,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,873 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,813 miles

rear tyres approx 2-2.5mm. fronts wearing edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 XAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV54 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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