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W679 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,152 mi
Last recorded157,152 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 157,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sills fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2018 155,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 153,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 149,675 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 149,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,446 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 145,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 134,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side front tyre worn inner edge

near side rear tyre worn inner edges

off side front tyre worn outer edge +cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2008 119,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 107,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,701 miles

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

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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W679 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W679 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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What year was W679 JPB registered?

W679 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W679 JPB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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