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W397 MJM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,115 mi
Last recorded134,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,115 miles

front fog light inop

offside front door check strap brocken

rear tyres starting to wear

slight brake imbalance

Fail 7 Jun 2019 134,034 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside door check strap broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Electric control does not work in a forward direction. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release cable not connected to lever. Opened with grips.

Centre metal exhaust mount broken. Rear rubber mount detached. System secure at time of test. Further attention advised

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/S/F Door check strap broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,114 miles

slight corrosion on underside of car

Fail 18 Jun 2018 122,114 miles

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

slight corrosion on underside of car

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,185 miles

eml light on

play in both front wheels

repairs to exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 92,081 miles

both frontwheel bearing worn

f/n/s tyre side wall perished

r/n/s tyre worn & very perished

rear diff damp

Pass 10 May 2013 89,410 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear diff is damp

rear nearside tyre is perishing

steering damper is damp

Fail 9 May 2013 89,400 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

rear diff is damp

rear nearside tyre is perishing

steering damper is damp

Pass 8 May 2012 87,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 87,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 84,263 miles

offside of windscreen has wiper marks

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear offside tyre is worn and heavily perished

service light is on

the diff is contaminated with oil

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,945 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,801 miles

Front nearside tyre worn and perished

Nearside inner track rod end worn

Rear brake pads will soon need attention

Rear offside tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,981 miles

both number plates will soon require attention

f/o/s side light may require attention

Pass 5 May 2006 72,107 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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W397 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W397 MJM, 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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W397 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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