MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
snow tyres fitted front and rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
snow tyres fitted to rear and tyre wear low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
all 4 wheel arches corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
nail in n/s/f tyre
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
all 4 wheel arches corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
nail in n/s/f tyre
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and snow tyres
both rear tyres worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine man light on
slight play in both front steering arms
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
engine management light on
n/s/f fog light inop
slight play in steering rack
snow tyres fitted
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
engine management light on
n/s/f fog light inop
slight play in steering rack
snow tyres fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
o/s/f outer wheel rim damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
screw in o/s/f tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W914 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 W914 JLJ, 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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W914 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2000.
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