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A8 JLH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

27,302 mi
Last recorded27,302 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 27,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 27,302 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 21,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2024 21,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp no working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 19,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,837 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 16,836 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 16,719 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,495 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,183 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 15,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 14,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2012 11,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 11,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near and offside front brake pads 70-75% worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,304 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,647 miles

Nearside rear brake disc coroded

Pass 6 May 2008 7,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 6,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,302 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 6,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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A8 JLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 A8 JLH, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 JLH registered?

A8 JLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is A8 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 JLH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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