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W796 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 73,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 73,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's Perishing / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 66,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,460 miles

Drivers seat does not have full fore/aft adjustment.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 58,913 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,767 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm of usable tread.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,535 miles

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

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

light misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,442 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,450 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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W796 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W796 EKJ, 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 W796 EKJ registered?

W796 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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