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W494 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,329 mi
Last recorded158,329 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,329 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 158,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 156,062 miles

Inner steering arm joint has slight play

Inner steering arm joint has slight play

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 156,062 miles

Inner steering arm joint has slight play

Inner steering arm joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 152,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe to filter excessively corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 152,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe to filter excessively corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 150,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 150,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 140,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cracking inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2011 126,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cracking inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 11 Mar 2009 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight wear in both steering drag link ends

Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,598 miles

rear number plate may need replacing soon

Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,496 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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W494 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W494 JPB, 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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W494 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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