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W143 JAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,788 mi
Last recorded140,788 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2020 140,788 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing near abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,593 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,555 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,045 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,045 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,005 miles

both headlamps deteriorated - misty - ON LIMIT - windscreen obstruction

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,607 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 102,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,258 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,927 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,007 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,879 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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W143 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W143 JAE, 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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W143 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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