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R2 BDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,472 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,276 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn Bald on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 129,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,410 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,877 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,093 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Odd tyre sizes fitted, 205/55R16's Front and 205/50R16's Rear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 49,093 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Odd tyre sizes fitted, 205/55R16's Front and 205/50R16's Rear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,785 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Multiple under trays blocking view of some components

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

Odd tyre sizes fitted. 205/55R16's front and 205/50R16's rear

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Bald on inner edge and has minor cuts on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,193 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,671 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Service brake efficiency 54%

Pass 26 May 2015 121,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,117 miles

Odd tyre sizes fitted to vehicle. 205/55r16's front and 205/50r16's rear.

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across front axle.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,318 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 113,219 miles

Bonnet support defective

Front brakes wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 110,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 108,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 104,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 92,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 73,799 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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R2 BDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 R2 BDL, 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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R2 BDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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