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W608 CHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 110,724 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 14 May 2013 110,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,317 miles

advise rear brake discs appear low

advise slight play in both front hubs

advise slight play in front top suspension arms

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to rear brake pads

Fail 11 Apr 2011 98,317 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear brake discs appear low

advise slight play in both front hubs

advise slight play in front top suspension arms

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to rear brake pads

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,415 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,881 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre is at the legal limit

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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W608 CHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W608 CHJ, 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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W608 CHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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