MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Upper slight play in offside upper balljoint
nearside front fog lamp not working
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
205/55r16
Both rear tyres worn around 3mm
N/s/f foglight inop
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight freeplay in offside front inner steering joint.
Front brake pads 3-4mm
N/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outter shoulders.
O/s/r tyre 2.5-3mm - wearing on the inner edge.
Slight cut to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall.
Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint.
Stonechips to n/s of windscreen.
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake pads 3-4mm
N/s/f foglight inop.
N/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outter shoulders.
O/s/r tyre 2.5-3mm - wearing on the inner edge.
Slight cut to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall.
Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint.
Stonechips to n/s of windscreen.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn.
n/s/f fog light not working.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f fog lamp not working
rear diff slightly damp with oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f fog lamp not working
rear diff slightly damp with oil
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f fog lamp not working.
n/s/f fog lamp not working.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts to front tyre sidewalls but not to cords.
n/s/f fog lamp not working.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
cuts to front tyre sidewalls but not to cords.
n/s/f fog lamp not working.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
off side front body work damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W953 YKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W953 YKN, 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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W953 YKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2000.
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