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X301 VYJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,570 mi
Last recorded117,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 117,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,315 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

body corroded

hand brake release handle stiff

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,594 miles

Front slight play in both upper suspension arm ball joints

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front slight play in both upper suspension arm ball joints

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four coil springs are corroded

both rear brake hoses are deteriorated

engine has a slight oil leak

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,440 miles

Front coil springs becoming corroded

Rear both brake hoses becoming cracked

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear slight misting of oil to both shock absorbers

various minor oil leaks

wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,440 miles

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

Front coil springs becoming corroded

Offside Front centre of tyre tread worn to 2 mm and becoming badly worn on edges (step tread)

Rear both brake hoses becoming cracked

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear slight misting of oil to both shock absorbers

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

various minor oil leaks

wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,552 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,396 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight wear to front brake discs

various slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,808 miles

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

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

slight wear to front brake discs

various slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,212 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,812 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,852 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,274 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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X301 VYJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X301 VYJ, 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 X301 VYJ registered?

X301 VYJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X301 VYJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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