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DC54 BDF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,411 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTLENSES TAINTED

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 90,591 miles

Front suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak worn out (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak worn out (2.7.3)

Front suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2017 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2017 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,848 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 81,844 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 78,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light beam image poor on n/s

Pass 12 May 2014 75,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,496 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 44,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 44,717 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,810 miles

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

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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DC54 BDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DC54 BDF, 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 DC54 BDF registered?

DC54 BDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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