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W605 YMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,790 mi
Last recorded159,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 YMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 159,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 159,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 148,314 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 138,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped and worn

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,062 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,062 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 101,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

one light not working on off side rear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,112 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

one light not working on off side rear

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,339 miles

DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEEL ON THE NEARSIDE IS EXCESSIVELY LEAKING

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,339 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEEL ON THE NEARSIDE IS EXCESSIVELY LEAKING

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,356 miles

Inner Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,191 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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W605 YMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W605 YMJ, 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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W605 YMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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