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W497 YNB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,866 mi
Last recorded37,866 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,866 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,339 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 37,324 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,223 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,026 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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W497 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W497 YNB, 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 W497 YNB registered?

W497 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W497 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 YNB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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