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Y553 AJF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,248 mi
Last recorded142,248 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 AJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 140,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DAMP WITH OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 140,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES WORN OUTERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE TYRE AS SCREW IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AS NAIL IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DAMP WITH OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 86,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,582 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 85,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 84,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes covered in grease at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2007

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,661 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,181 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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Y553 AJF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y553 AJF, 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 Y553 AJF registered?

Y553 AJF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y553 AJF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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