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GF04 BVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,752 mi
Last recorded156,752 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,752 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

low effort nearside rear parking brake

rear heatshield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,650 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front level sensor broken attached to anti roll bar

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 149,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front level sensor broken attached to anti roll bar

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly damaged and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 142,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,675 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 139,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 135,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 115,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,191 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,191 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,647 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,647 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,129 miles

both front tyres getting thin

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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GF04 BVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF04 BVG, 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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GF04 BVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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