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W315 YSB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,345 mi
Last recorded164,345 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 164,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight smell of fuel

corrosion starting at rear

Fail 22 May 2026 164,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight smell of fuel

corrosion starting at rear

Pass 22 May 2025 162,681 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

slight smell of fuel

Pass 20 May 2024 160,819 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 159,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 157,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked in the primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 152,434 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2020 150,394 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 150,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,123 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 141,110 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,056 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 136,056 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 132,653 miles

ADVISE CHECK OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS - SUSPECT LOW - NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,849 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,833 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Down bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,702 miles

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

rear diff leaking at seal

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,098 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 113,974 miles

Both rear discs are in a poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,720 miles

. jack rubber platform missing nearside front

. nearside/offside front brake pads getting low in thickness

.. all front/rear brake discs surface rust present

.. slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,720 miles

. jack rubber platform missing nearside front

. nearside/offside front brake pads getting low in thickness

.. all front/rear brake discs surface rust present

.. slight oil leak rear axle

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,832 miles

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front jacking point pad missing

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

various slight oil leaks

wear in both front lower ball joints

Fail 3 Dec 2008 89,832 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front jacking point pad missing

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

various slight oil leaks

wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 2 Jun 2007 77,855 miles

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

steering damper damp

Pass 10 Jun 2006 74,043 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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W315 YSB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W315 YSB, 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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W315 YSB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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