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HW04 BHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,975 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,827 miles

Nearside Rear Curb damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

curb damage to n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

curb damage to n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,791 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,791 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,187 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

mil light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,376 miles

Engine lamp on!

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,453 miles

Small chunk missing from N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,453 miles

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

Small chunk missing from N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,985 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,849 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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HW04 BHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HW04 BHL, 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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What year was HW04 BHL registered?

HW04 BHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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