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J2 SPE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 127,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION TO SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 126,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,817 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 125,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON EDGES

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,732 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,921 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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J2 SPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J2 SPE, 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 J2 SPE registered?

J2 SPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is J2 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 SPE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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