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W126 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,193 mi
Last recorded136,193 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,193 miles

Both rear wheelarches deteriorated

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,383 miles

All 4 wheelarches deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 126,323 miles

Nearside rear wheelarch deteriorated

Offside front wheelarch deteriorated

Offside rear wheelarch deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheelarches corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 121,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheelarches corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside mirror indicator some of the leds are not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,228 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 106,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,590 miles

N/S door mirror glass broken

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,590 miles

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

N/S door mirror glass broken

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 86,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,075 miles

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs & Pads Seem Worn

Fuel Filter Carrier Corroding

Oil Leaking From Rear Axle

Plastic Trims Covering Sill -Unable To Check For Corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,277 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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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W126 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W126 JPB, 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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W126 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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