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J444 HJC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 133,874 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,534 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,946 miles

corrosion to body (sharp edges)

front exhaust flange, severe corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low to low + level adjuster broken on OSF suspension (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working NSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to body (sharp edges)

front exhaust flange, severe corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 104,663 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

unable to check front wipers due to washers being inop

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,137 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,376 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,553 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 20 Nov 2012 75,219 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,518 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,772 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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J444 HJC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J444 HJC, 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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J444 HJC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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