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X828 JLU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 118,417 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 118,417 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 116,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 116,088 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 114,680 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 113,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear both rear brake pipes rubbing on subframe

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in raised position (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Steering linkage fouling torsion arm rubbing fuel tank (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in raised position (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing and cable tied to fuel line (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on cross member and cable tied to fuel line (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp on tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,122 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp on tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,512 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

2 X nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,285 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 98,284 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2009 92,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,454 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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X828 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X828 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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What year was X828 JLU registered?

X828 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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