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MK04 BTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,201 mi
Last recorded175,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 175,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2019 175,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 175,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 161,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 161,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 148,929 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 148,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,827 miles

Front exhaust mounting clamp missing

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear of o/s main brake pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,327 miles

corrosion on rear of o/s main brake pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,435 miles

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)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,041 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

fluctuation on rear brakes

front number plate

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,469 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,732 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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 30 Mar 2010 63,763 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,494 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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MK04 BTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MK04 BTZ, 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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MK04 BTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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