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J21 APF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 157,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 154,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 149,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 149,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,320 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 148,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 145,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 145,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,225 miles

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 17 Aug 2011 118,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 108,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2010 108,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 99,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,327 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2007 80,244 miles

slight movement in n/s/f bearing or hub

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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J21 APF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J21 APF, 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.

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What year was J21 APF registered?

J21 APF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is J21 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 APF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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