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W215 YEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,313 mi
Last recorded126,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 YEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 126,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 124,509 miles

centre front brake pipes corroding

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn / bold on edge

odometer backlight not working

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight play @ both front steering joints

zone b - has small crack in screen

Fail 18 Apr 2014 124,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

centre front brake pipes corroding

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn / bold on edge

odometer backlight not working

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight play @ both front steering joints

zone b - has small crack in screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,746 miles

both front tyres bold on edge + n/s/f tyre on wear markers

centre rear fuel pipe corroding

odometer back light not working

slight gearbox oil leak

zone b - windscreen has small crack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 120,746 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both front tyres bold on edge + n/s/f tyre on wear markers

centre rear fuel pipe corroding

odometer back light not working

slight gearbox oil leak

zone b - windscreen has small crack

Pass 10 Mar 2012 113,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 113,414 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,342 miles

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2011 192,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,644 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,962 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 84,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,690 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 75,676 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 66,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 66,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W215 YEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 W215 YEB, 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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W215 YEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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