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X229 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,775 mi
Last recorded130,775 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car is unsafe to be driven on the road

Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 116,828 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor leak oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,108 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

Engine cover fitted & under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Over sills fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,167 miles

General corrosion exhaust system

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort minimal

Offside Front Fog light inoperative indicating malfunction

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Underside of gearbox oily

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,583 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine some components

Over sills fitted unable to examine outer sills

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2017 101,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion across exhaust system

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner wing liner damaged

Offside Rear Wheel rim slight damage

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 101,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion across exhaust system

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner wing liner damaged

Offside Rear Wheel rim slight damage

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 96,070 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Rear coil spring corroded both corroded on lower end (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel slightly damaged on outer bead

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroding

gearbox oily

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres more worn on edges .

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,891 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 24,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X229 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X229 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 X229 YLJ registered?

X229 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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