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X978 YCC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,546 mi
Last recorded197,546 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 197,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 192,824 miles

corrosion both rear wheel arches but not excessive or leaving sharp edges

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2015 192,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both rear wheel arches but not excessive or leaving sharp edges

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2014 192,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 183,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 174,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 165,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 154,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both steering inner tie rod ball joints are slightly worn and have slight play.

front to rear brake pipe showing slight signs of corrossion.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 154,743 miles

both steering inner tie rod ball joints are slightly worn and have slight play.

front to rear brake pipe showing slight signs of corrossion.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 147,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 140,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 119,001 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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X978 YCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X978 YCC, 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 X978 YCC registered?

X978 YCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X978 YCC safe to buy?

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