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X409 JLU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,193 mi
Last recorded65,193 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play in all front steering arms and dampners

Fail 8 Apr 2026 65,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn incomplete in places (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play in all front steering arms and dampners

Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,307 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 61,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,814 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 52,814 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,193 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight seepage from rear diff

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

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Full Underside Inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2022 49,193 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight seepage from rear diff

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

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Full Underside Inspection

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,634 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,059 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,568 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2018 36,568 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,211 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 34,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,492 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS.

MINOR WALL DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 30,492 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS.

MINOR WALL DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,584 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,923 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,925 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,579 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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X409 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X409 JLU, 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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X409 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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