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W79 JRF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,923 mi
Last recorded154,923 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 154,923 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 154,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 154,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 149,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 148,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 148,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,502 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 142,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 130,220 miles

Oil leak Rear diff oil leaks. ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 130,220 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak Rear diff oil leaks. ()

Rear prop shaft rubber joint perished and starting to crack.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,329 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,449 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 118,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,171 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,131 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,016 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid just above min

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,847 miles

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

fuel pipe to filter perished

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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W79 JRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W79 JRF, 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 W79 JRF registered?

W79 JRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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