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K14 RNJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,901 mi
Last recorded138,901 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 138,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 138,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 122,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in steering box

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 122,025 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

management light on

play in steering box

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,663 miles

slight play in o/s rear hub lower bush

Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,290 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 82,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,427 miles

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

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

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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K14 RNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K14 RNJ, 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 K14 RNJ registered?

K14 RNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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