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ET04 BKL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,901 mi
Last recorded132,901 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside edges (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim to excess (4.2.A.1a)

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

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside edges (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim to excess (4.2.A.1a)

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

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front roll bar d bushes worn

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,475 miles

floor pan covers fitted

offside front tyre slighty missaped

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,475 miles

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

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

floor pan covers fitted

offside front tyre slighty missaped

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,022 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,599 miles

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

center stop light damages

plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,704 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,113 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

someplay in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,994 miles

Unable to see testable items due plastic covers

Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and has a deep cut on outer side wall. I'd strongly recommend this tyre is also replaced

Unable to see testable items due plastic covers

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,139 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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ET04 BKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET04 BKL, 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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ET04 BKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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