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W398 YRV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,978 mi
Last recorded95,978 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,978 miles

Body damage to wing os

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2024 95,973 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front BODY WING DAMAGED

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

OS and NS inner sill surface corrosion

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

OS and NS inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,245 miles

Rear Surface corrosion across rear suspension and rear inner sills.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,545 miles

Offside Front Window does not operate

Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Window does not operate

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,745 miles

Offside Front fog lamp bulb not working

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp bulb not working

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,279 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,851 miles

Both rear tyres are perished, replacement recommended.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre tread depth is close to legal limit and is unevenly worn.Replacement recommended.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,856 miles

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

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

offside front worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,099 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,104 miles

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,828 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,752 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,955 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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W398 YRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W398 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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W398 YRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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