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W251 JSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,618 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Underbody metalwork rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2010 142,618 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pedal rubber split

Corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Underbody metalwork rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2009 129,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 116,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,722 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,058 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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W251 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W251 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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What year was W251 JSG registered?

W251 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W251 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 JSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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