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J88 WDN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 WDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 139,679 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,581 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 135,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 126,046 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 105,354 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 105,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 83,148 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates have slight deterioration

front headlamp lenses have some deterioration

front wiper has slight wear

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 8 May 2009 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates have slight deterioration

front headlamp lenses have some deterioration

front wiper has slight wear

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,442 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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J88 WDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J88 WDN, 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 J88 WDN registered?

J88 WDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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