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W1 BCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,204 mi
Last recorded147,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 147,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,363 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind to off side front wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,846 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 144,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 143,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 142,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 141,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 140,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 133,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 106,463 miles

offside rear tyre is approaching the wear bars

Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,466 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 95,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2010 85,978 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,977 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,911 miles

both the front tyres are getting thin on the outside edges

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,469 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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W1 BCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W1 BCJ, 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 W1 BCJ registered?

W1 BCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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