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W356 YRV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,686 mi
Last recorded203,686 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2016 203,686 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four outer arches corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 196,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 196,305 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 189,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 180,332 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 171,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

fuel pipes front and rear show signs of corrosoion

no rear seats fitted (sound system)

nsr tyre on limited

rear brake pipes sklighty corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

srs light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 171,728 miles

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

fuel pipes front and rear show signs of corrosoion

no rear seats fitted (sound system)

nsr tyre on limited

rear brake pipes sklighty corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

srs light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 155,342 miles

exhaust bracket

front discs worn

fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s front anti roll bar end rubber slight play

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 6 Mar 2010 144,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 140,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on wheelarchs

front, front to rear & rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 130,164 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 108,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 91,686 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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W356 YRV 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 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 W356 YRV, 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 W356 YRV registered?

W356 YRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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