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TJZ 2898

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 2898
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside main beam pattern incorrect

Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,385 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside main beam pattern incorrect

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 90,986 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S mainbeam bulb incorrectly fitted/loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 72,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 72,661 miles

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

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

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

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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TJZ 2898 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJZ 2898, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJZ 2898 registered?

TJZ 2898 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is TJZ 2898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJZ 2898 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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