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W889 KJL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,274 mi
Last recorded112,274 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 KJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,274 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 112,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,023 miles

All tyres have perishing to side walls

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,013 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

All tyres have perishing to side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,813 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front & o/s/r tyre perrished

corrosion on rear floor

Fail 23 Jul 2010 92,121 miles

Centre steering damper damp with fluid

Excessive noise from front brakes when wheels are spun (suspension in droop) Road tested ok

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

Front brake disc's worn/scord/pitted and corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Petrol stain at rear fuel filter

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc's scord & pitted

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Some imbalance rear brakes

Surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyre's

Pass 23 Jul 2010 92,121 miles

Centre steering damper damp with fluid

Excessive noise from front brakes when wheels are spun (suspension in droop) Road tested ok

Front brake disc's worn/scord/pitted and corroded

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

Petrol stain at rear fuel filter

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc's scord & pitted

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Some imbalance rear brakes

Surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyre's

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,770 miles

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)

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

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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W889 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W889 KJL, 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 W889 KJL registered?

W889 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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