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W83 JHL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear axle assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfiring - (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis outrigger holed within 30cm of lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured offside rear outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre low 2mm and wearing on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre tread depth slightly low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front top wishbones, very slight wear/play starting in ball joints

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear brake pads slightly low 3-4mm

repairs to nearside outer sill undersealed and covered by body kit

rubber fuel pipe at fuel filter heavily perished and cracked

slight brake bind/tightness in offside rear brake

Pass 3 Apr 2015 117,921 miles

both sides front headlamps, light output reduced, advise cleaning both front headlamps

corrosion at both sides front floorpan chassis out riggers

front anti roll bar outer end bush worn and knocking

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside reverse lamp not working

rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight brake bind/tightness starting in offside rear brake

Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,921 miles

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

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

both sides front headlamps, light output reduced, advise cleaning both front headlamps

corrosion at both sides front floorpan chassis out riggers

front anti roll bar outer end bush worn and knocking

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside reverse lamp not working

rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight brake bind/tightness starting in offside rear brake

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Apr 2014 112,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 110,200 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,401 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 104,401 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 94,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,376 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,896 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 67,896 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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W83 JHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W83 JHL, 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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W83 JHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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