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W547 JLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 137,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 136,519 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,024 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,771 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 131,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (ON LIMIT NOW) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

moisture rear diff areas

oil leak engine areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (ON LIMIT NOW) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

moisture rear diff areas

oil leak engine areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,423 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges has a worn side wall & is cracking

Offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 May 2014 120,124 miles

engine oil leaks

front prop shaft joint split

headlight lens faded ,reduced output

Fail 7 May 2014 120,124 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leaks

front prop shaft joint split

headlight lens faded ,reduced output

Pass 16 May 2013 116,066 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 116,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre badly worn on both edges

Pass 12 May 2012 112,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 107,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 107,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 97,128 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play from offside front steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 90,201 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play to nearside front wheel bearing

play to offside front wheel bearing

wiper blade smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,873 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

wiper blade smeary

Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,873 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

wiper blade smeary

Pass 15 May 2007 79,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both drivebelts perished

both front tyres worn on edges

downpipe to manifold bolts badly corroded

front registration plate weathered

rear registration plate weathered

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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W547 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W547 JLJ, 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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W547 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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