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W685 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corrosion

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 123,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corrosion

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area, possibly pipe/union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,059 miles

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

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

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 8 Sep 2016 103,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,801 miles

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside & nearside front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,137 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,428 miles

Nearside front fog light lens damaged.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,428 miles

Nearside front fog light lens damaged.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,541 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,911 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,531 miles

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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W685 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W685 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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W685 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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