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W471 YKL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 YKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,006 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OSR tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,114 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,114 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface rust throughout underside

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,381 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 66,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W471 YKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 W471 YKL, 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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W471 YKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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