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W696 YFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe/breather pipe (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken/corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,306 miles

n/s rear disc pitted

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 26 Feb 2014 111,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear disc pitted

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,487 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 103,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,397 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,100 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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W696 YFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W696 YFC, 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 W696 YFC registered?

W696 YFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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