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X281 YWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 68,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 68,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010

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

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

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

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

advise slight flex in o/s chassis rail when steering shook

Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,897 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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X281 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X281 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 X281 YWL registered?

X281 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X281 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 YWL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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