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W148 DHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,573 miles

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

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 4 May 2025 84,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 83,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 83,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 83,379 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 81,364 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 79,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2021 79,345 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2019 72,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 72,821 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded Both (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 9 May 2017 66,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,087 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

note: gearbox bottom sump area oily.

offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,494 miles

Both front disc has lipped

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin, perished on the outer area, and has outer wear

Strong advise** - Both rear disc has lipped

Strong advise** - Both rear pads are wearing thin

Strong advise** - front brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 26 Apr 2014 52,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front disc has lipped

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin, perished on the outer area, and has outer wear

Note: to much oil in dipstick

Strong advise** - Both rear disc has lipped

Strong advise** - Both rear pads are wearing thin

Strong advise** - front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 17 May 2013 47,201 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,458 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 42,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 36,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,813 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 34,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,188 miles

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 26 May 2007 24,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 24,957 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 20,858 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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W148 DHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W148 DHJ, 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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W148 DHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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