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W97 YJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,934 mi
Last recorded162,934 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 159,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 146,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 131,609 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 119,045 miles

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

Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheelarches slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 119,045 miles

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

Front wiper slightly smearing

Wheelarches slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 108,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 92,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,670 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outter wall

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,260 miles

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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W97 YJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W97 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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What year was W97 YJW registered?

W97 YJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W97 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 YJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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