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W478 TJU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,652 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

x2 rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust all over

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,628 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge/borderline pass

Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,114 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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W478 TJU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W478 TJU, 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 W478 TJU registered?

W478 TJU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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