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X229 YWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,984 miles

steering damper damp

Fail 21 Mar 2025 58,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,677 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,111 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 45,111 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,669 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 40,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f and both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,709 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,848 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X229 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

X229 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X229 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 YWL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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