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X966 YWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,219 mi
Last recorded138,219 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 138,219 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 131,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside, Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Differential slightly leaking oil

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and Offside front fog lights not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has underside surface rust and has fitted underside covers

Fail 13 Jun 2019 128,678 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside, Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Differential slightly leaking oil

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front fog lights not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has underside surface rust and has fitted underside covers

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s fog lights not working

Rear differencial small oil leak

Rear n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s fog lights not working

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear differencial small oil leak

Rear n/s fog lamp not working

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside coversill fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alloys slightly buckled

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

front anti roll bar bushers slightly worn

rear diff leaking

rear gearbox mount worn

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,018 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 101,107 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,211 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,095 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,095 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,566 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,891 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,879 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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X966 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X966 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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X966 YWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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