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W122 AHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,112 mi
Last recorded160,112 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 AHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (4.2.A.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S,N/S (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 158,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 158,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 154,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 151,774 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUALLY 25% LIMIT 25%

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

front wiper slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 151,774 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUALLY 25% LIMIT 25%

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

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

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

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

front wiper slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 136,865 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,138 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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W122 AHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W122 AHJ, 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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W122 AHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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