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X208 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,366 mi
Last recorded171,366 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 171,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 167,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 158,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 140,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,939 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 127,089 miles

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

front brake disc pads wearing thin.

nearside steering idler slight play.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 127,059 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc pads wearing thin.

nearside steering idler slight play.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 121,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 115,299 miles

Offside 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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X208 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X208 YLJ, 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 X208 YLJ registered?

X208 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X208 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X208 YLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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