CarVerify

Free Car Check

X279 JKK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Lpg 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,137 mi
Last recorded156,137 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 JKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 156,137 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 156,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 156,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 155,986 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake line weeping

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside fuel line corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 154,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 151,684 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 150,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 135,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 135,401 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,926 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 117,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 107,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 98,203 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 98,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 76,414 miles

brake pad warning light flashing unable to see pads clearly

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2005 55,638 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X279 JKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X279 JKK, 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 X279 JKK?

You can check the full history of X279 JKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X279 JKK registered?

X279 JKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X279 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 JKK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X279 JKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X279 JKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.