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Y159 RVS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,150 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 88,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,013 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/r wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Wiper blade poor.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

O/s/r wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Wiper blade poor.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,195 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL INNER RIMS HAVE BEEN WELDED...

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 79,195 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL INNER RIMS HAVE BEEN WELDED...

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,040 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,040 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,618 miles

FRONT WIPER SMEARY...

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,658 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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Y159 RVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y159 RVS, 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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Y159 RVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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