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W522 PJH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 PJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 136,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 136,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,234 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 131,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 117,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is bald at inner edge

offside front tyre is bald at inner edge

offside rear hanand brake poor effort,when applied

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 106,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,107 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 95,485 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 79,554 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W522 PJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W522 PJH, 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 W522 PJH registered?

W522 PJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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