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W148 YTP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,508 mi
Last recorded232,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 232,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 232,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe corroded heavily

Pass 22 Dec 2014 222,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2014 222,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 211,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 210,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 197,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 184,180 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges nearly through to inner cords

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding + o/s/f coil

front + rear brake discs ridged

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Sep 2010

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

rear tyres look illegal due to "raised tread" close to surface,advise renewing rear tyres soon(approx 2mm left at present,legal limit =1.6mm)255/40/17

sills covered by plastic,condition unknown

wear on rear brake discs

welding repairs effected to outlet of centre exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2009 169,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 169,591 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 164,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in centre exhaust box

Fail 8 Aug 2008 163,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in centre exhaust box

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 127,809 miles

advises as per test no.230459406407

Fail 19 Apr 2006 127,809 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering wheel up and down holding mechanism weak

surface corrosion in all brake discs

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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W148 YTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W148 YTP, 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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W148 YTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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