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BX53 BZH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 110,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 106,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,380 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,830 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2014 90,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 89,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 86,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,611 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 42,410 miles

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

front thrust arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Dec 2008 42,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front thrust arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,034 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

two nails in offside rear tyre

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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BX53 BZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 BX53 BZH, 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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BX53 BZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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