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X988 JNE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,143 mi
Last recorded146,143 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 JNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 146,143 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering arms both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to underbody, floorpan, suspension components , prescribed mounting areas & chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 135,908 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches/wing os & ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hub to under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hub to under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded os & ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to components . steering suspension sills brake pipes exhaust system incl mounting transmission sump and areas of the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 135,607 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Both rear tyres worn low. Substantially low on inner edges

Exhaust in poor condition + minor leak at front joint

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel pipe by tank corroded

Offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Windscreen has minor stone chip

Pass 7 Jul 2020 135,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,228 miles

Both front fog lights not working

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

WIRE HOLDING UP CENTRE EXHAUST...

Pass 27 May 2016 101,914 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MADE OF WIRE...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0 MM... (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6- 2.0 MM... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,578 miles

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 86,198 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

Fail 3 May 2014 86,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,224 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED...

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,199 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,520 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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X988 JNE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X988 JNE, 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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X988 JNE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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