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X197 JKU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 146,253 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 146,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 128,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 100,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 93,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X197 JKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X197 JKU, 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

How do I check the history of X197 JKU?

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What year was X197 JKU registered?

X197 JKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X197 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 JKU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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