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RG04 BXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,681 mi
Last recorded180,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 180,681 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2021 173,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shocker casings slight corrosion

plastic under covers obscuring views

Fail 15 Jun 2021 173,431 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shocker casings slight corrosion

plastic under covers obscuring views

Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,555 miles

plastic under covers underneath obscuring view

Pass 16 Jul 2019 166,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,823 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 29 Jun 2018 157,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 6 Jul 2017 148,783 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 148,782 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,282 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 136,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,458 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,317 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,102 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)

n/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.

n/s/r tail light, back up light lit.

o/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 109,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

n/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.

n/s/r tail light, back up light lit.

o/s/f track control arm bush deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,769 miles

headlamp washers n/w.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 103,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp washers n/w.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 95,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,045 miles

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

slight deterioration of both front suspension radius arm bushes.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,954 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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RG04 BXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RG04 BXA, 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 RG04 BXA registered?

RG04 BXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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