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X159 JGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 JGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,416 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle broken/missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,956 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,999 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,486 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X159 JGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc 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 X159 JGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X159 JGH registered?

X159 JGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X159 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X159 JGH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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