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YIL 9588

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 9588
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 162,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 162,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 141,332 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 125,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 113,067 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers

Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,843 miles

both front wheels slight buckle

centre to rear exhaust section corroded (bracket insecure)

n/s and o/s rear brake pads just 1.5mm of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2008 108,350 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front top arms

Fail 19 Dec 2008 108,344 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front top arms

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,385 miles

difficulty engaging gears back up from neutral

exhaust system corroding

leak to steering damper

Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,114 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 84,059 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,059 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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YIL 9588 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YIL 9588, 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 YIL 9588 registered?

YIL 9588 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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