MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central heat shield slightly loose
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front full size space saver fitted tyre is also cracked and perished
Nearside Rear side light not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wheel has slight play in steering
Offside Front wheel has slight play possible bearing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side door chack strap bolts loose
very hard to get the emissions to pass
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
near side rear tyre getting close to limmit
windscreen has minor damage all over
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate deteriorated
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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W89 YJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 W89 YJW, 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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W89 YJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2000.
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