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HN04 BYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,056 mi
Last recorded180,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 180,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 178,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 178,820 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 177,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 175,850 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 175,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 169,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 161,680 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 161,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 153,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 153,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,822 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 137,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 102,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,380 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 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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