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R999 JCM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,653 mi
Last recorded133,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 JCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to chassis and iron work

corrosion to exhaust

plastic sills fitted

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,557 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside centre floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and centre floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor pan holed in 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,914 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 124,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,652 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 20 Aug 2013 121,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,048 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)

front exhaust and bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

front exhaust and bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,415 miles

damage noted to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 9 Aug 2010 110,415 miles

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

damage noted to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,735 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges and perrished

Fail 18 Aug 2009 104,735 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges and perrished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 92,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,102 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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R999 JCM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R999 JCM, 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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R999 JCM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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