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X243 JRN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 JRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,633 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front headlamps deteriorated and reducing beam image

front chassis and suspension components covered with corrosion

fuel filter breather pipe split and insecure

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassis and suspension components heavily covered with corrosion

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30cm of wishbone, rear bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of lower wishbone front bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper cup mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis with 30cm of lower wishbone, front bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front headlamps deteriorated and reducing beam image

front chassis and suspension components covered with corrosion

fuel filter breather pipe split and insecure

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassis and suspension components heavily covered with corrosion

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heat shield slightly loose

exhaust generally scabby

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,537 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

haze around gearbox sump

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

haze around gearbox sump

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,749 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front fog inop

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,240 miles

both rear coil springs corrroded

front pads 4mm

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear chassis where the rear subframe mounts, from mounting points slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,240 miles

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

both rear coil springs corrroded

front pads 4mm

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear chassis where the rear subframe mounts, from mounting points slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,481 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Front tyre tread 2mm

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

front pads 4/5mm

slight oil haze around gearbox sump

Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Front tyre tread 2mm

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

front pads 4/5mm

slight oil haze around gearbox sump

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,315 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front catalystic converter flange corroded and not blowing

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,282 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front catalystic converter flange corroded and not blowing

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm-3mm

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,805 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,670 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

noisey offside rear brake foot

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,909 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,849 miles

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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X243 JRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 X243 JRN, 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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X243 JRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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