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W78 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,415 mi
Last recorded132,415 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion under vechile

Fail 24 Oct 2022 132,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion under vechile

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,349 miles

Beam image blurred

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,118 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle esp exhaust system

drive belts cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2014 112,272 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle esp exhaust system

drive belts cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 110,466 miles

All tyre sidewalls in poor condition/cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,185 miles

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

both offside tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2011 107,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 98,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,424 miles

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

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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W78 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W78 YBH, 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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W78 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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