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RL04 BXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,303 mi
Last recorded152,303 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 152,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 152,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp[ missing.

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

Steering/brake/suspension system corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 148,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp[ missing.

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

Steering/brake/suspension system corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 144,106 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 144,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 137,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 123,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,457 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 111,457 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,466 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 86,357 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre split on outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,144 miles

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

O/S headlamp unit slightly loose but not insecure

parking brake does not fully release

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,170 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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RL04 BXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL04 BXB, 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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RL04 BXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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