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W793 JBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 148,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four arches showing signs of corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 26 Nov 2015 148,708 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four arches showing signs of corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,175 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front tyre perrished

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,967 miles

N/S/F beam pattern is only just visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 140,967 miles

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

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

N/S/F beam pattern is only just visible

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 137,176 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front headlight beam image is poor.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,176 miles

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

nearside and offside front headlight beam image is poor.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,339 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,339 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,886 miles

rear no plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,923 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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W793 JBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W793 JBJ, 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 W793 JBJ registered?

W793 JBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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