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J14 JBG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,497 mi
Last recorded192,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 JBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 192,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 192,497 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,936 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres running low

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on arches

front registration plate damaged

gear selector defective

headlamp aim borderline pass, lens deteriorated

seepage of oil from rear differential

Fail 7 Jul 2017 177,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres running low

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on arches

front registration plate damaged

gear selector defective

headlamp aim borderline pass, lens deteriorated

seepage of oil from rear differential

Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,384 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 147,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 147,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,724 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 137,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 137,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 128,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 120,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,706 miles

nearside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 92,945 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,983 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,360 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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J14 JBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 J14 JBG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J14 JBG registered?

J14 JBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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