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Y279 JGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 JGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,109 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,139 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,653 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / Lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF / OSR / NSR inner sills jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,653 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / Lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF / OSR / NSR inner sills jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,170 miles

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

front exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,170 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam when rear fog lamp is on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,623 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,914 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

front exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear fuel hoses deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

front exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear fuel hoses deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,044 miles

exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,777 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

part of centre brake light not wprking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,421 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,421 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,065 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,249 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,293 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,376 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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Y279 JGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y279 JGC, 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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Y279 JGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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