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DE04 BKF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,030 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,462 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,540 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 118,427 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,627 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,652 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,124 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,235 miles

both front wheel bearing have play

Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearing have play

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,485 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox is poor and blowing slightly also centre clamp is nearly broken off

rear underbody is corroded and suspension bushes are perished/worn

suspect minor diesel leak under bonnet covers

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,788 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,788 miles

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

both rear tyre crack between tread

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,527 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,717 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,717 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,612 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,222 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 56,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,158 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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DE04 BKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This 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 DE04 BKF, 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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DE04 BKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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