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W652 JAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 JAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,188 miles

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

Oil leak ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,532 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

coolant sign stays on

front wiper slight worn

rear differential seaping

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,504 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust slight corroded

rear differential slight seaping oil

rear fuel pipes slight corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,504 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slight corroded

rear differential slight seaping oil

rear fuel pipes slight corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,146 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 108,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential gear oil seaping

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,063 miles

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

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

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

rear differential gear oil seaping

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,235 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody and suspension

offside mirror deterioated but still can be used

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,568 miles

n/s/f brake locking out easily?

n/s/f inner brake pad possibly worn thin but unable to check with wheel on

n/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge + punctured [205/55/16h]

surface corrosion on rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,805 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 78,805 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 74,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 74,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W652 JAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W652 JAL, 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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W652 JAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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