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W181 YBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,026 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,419 miles

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

grease on brake pipes

slight corrosion to sill

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 May 2013 116,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in n/s/f drag link end

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2013 116,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in n/s/f drag link end

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2012 111,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 108,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 101,707 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 101,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 97,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 95,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,920 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 53,920 miles

Centre Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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W181 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W181 YBD, 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 W181 YBD registered?

W181 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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