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W187 JSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 115,319 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mount between gearbox and downpipes broken, clamp also missing at the front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

both rear brake back-plates corroded

both sills corroded at the back, extending slightly into wheel arches

Fail 28 Aug 2025 115,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense needs a buff up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mount at gearbox is broken, clamp is also burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, slight corrosion at the end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint and bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded, front and rear

Offside sill corroded at rear

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,514 miles

Front exhaust mounting separated

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2024 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/footwell corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bracing bar corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/footwell corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting separated

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 112,681 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 112,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts have been covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front foglight inop

general surface rust underneath the vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2022 109,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts have been covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front foglight inop

general surface rust underneath the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,773 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both lower front bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

engine and autobox oil leaks

underside corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside and rearside rear lower suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,252 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower (2.7.4)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,890 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted stopping full inspection of components

Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

windscreen wiper light smearing

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,016 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 96,016 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,044 miles

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

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

both front tyres low inside edges

front coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre low inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres low inside edges

front coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,499 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 84,758 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,403 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coil springs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,504 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,504 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

fuel pipe coroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil leak from diff

rear service brakes 17% imbalanced

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,178 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,178 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,949 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,848 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 46,848 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

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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W187 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 W187 JSG, 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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W187 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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