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HN04 BFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres inner edges low

Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres inner edges low

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 87,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 71,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,159 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,849 miles

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,268 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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HN04 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN04 BFU, 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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HN04 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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