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W89 YJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,051 mi
Last recorded163,051 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,051 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,084 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 28 Sep 2020 156,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 151,089 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 151,089 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,600 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 144,600 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,044 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 135,044 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,316 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 128,316 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,093 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 122,093 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,705 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,031 miles

near side rear tyre getting close to limmit

windscreen has minor damage all over

Pass 9 Jun 2009 102,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 96,293 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,838 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,708 miles

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

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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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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