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KX04 BCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,156 mi
Last recorded272,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 272,156 miles

extensive under body protection hampering full visual inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2018 272,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

extensive under body protection hampering full visual inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 149,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,227 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 143,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondry bonnet catch sized

Fail 26 Mar 2015 138,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondry bonnet catch sized

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 132,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,002 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/f tyre worn on outeredge & castleated

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

O/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge & castleated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 116,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 116,477 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 104,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,386 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres worn outside edge

offside rear tyre on wearbars + cracking + nail

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,786 miles

Front brake pads 70 % worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,927 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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KX04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX04 BCE, 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 KX04 BCE registered?

KX04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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