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W78 YNM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,231 mi
Last recorded130,231 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 130,227 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,990 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,572 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNM, 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 W78 YNM registered?

W78 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W78 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 YNM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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