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X361 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 92,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside play in steering idler bush

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,442 miles

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

Nearside play in steering idler bush

Offside Rear chassis brace insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,442 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside play in steering idler bush

Offside Rear chassis brace insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler assembly has slight wear & play in arm pin & bushing

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,824 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler arm pin & bush

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,889 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in steering idler pin & bush

Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in steering idler pin & bush

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,552 miles

Reversing lamps inoperative

Steering idler unit has slight play in pin & bush

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,015 miles

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

reverse lamps inoperative

steering idler unit has slight play in pin & bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,469 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamps inoperative

steering idler unit has slight play in pin & bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamps inoperative

steering idler unit has slight play in pin & bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,046 miles

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

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in steering idler pin/bush assembly

Fail 3 Oct 2018 83,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in steering idler pin/bush assembly

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,861 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,558 miles

defective lamp warning symbol displayed but all lamps operating correctly.

engine management warning light displayed,but all emissions levels tested & met.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,765 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,675 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,391 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 55,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 52,256 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,934 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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X361 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X361 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 X361 YLJ registered?

X361 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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