MOT Status
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106,146 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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
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
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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
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
exhaust mount bracket broken
n/s/f fog lamp not working
part of centre brake light not wprking
n/s/f fog lamp not working
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f fog lamp not working
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)
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)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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