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YD04 BFL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,831 mi
Last recorded162,831 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 BFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,742 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,827 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 147,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,644 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,287 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 136,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 128,452 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,431 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,687 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 127,687 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,522 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,012 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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YD04 BFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD04 BFL, 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 YD04 BFL registered?

YD04 BFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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