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BX04 EXT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 74,308 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 70,800 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 70,800 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,334 miles

Front Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,839 miles

Front near side wheel has been repaired

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,024 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,916 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,268 miles

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

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

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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BX04 EXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BX04 EXT, 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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What year was BX04 EXT registered?

BX04 EXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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