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V961 JAR

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,551 miles

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

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seat belts not fully tested - obstruction

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,499 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,736 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,281 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,743 miles

Front headlamp washers not working

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front headlamp washers not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,392 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut through to cords on outer side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,021 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,311 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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V961 JAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V961 JAR, 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 V961 JAR registered?

V961 JAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V961 JAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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