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YLJ 322

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 322
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Front not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,533 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,969 miles

both front wishbone bushes worn resulting in play

both headlamp aims poor patterns

nearside rear secondary side light out

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

slight olay in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside slightly (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear secondary side light out

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

slight olay in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 16 May 2015 58,439 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 58,439 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,801 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,035 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,763 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres205/55/16v rear tyres225/50/16w

Fail 13 Feb 2010 40,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres205/55/16v rear tyres225/50/16w

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,026 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both track rods

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,872 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

n/s/r brakes sticking abit

rear brake pads starting to wear

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

water in o/s/f fog light unit

Pass 31 May 2006 28,412 miles

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

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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YLJ 322 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLJ 322, 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 YLJ 322 registered?

YLJ 322 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is YLJ 322 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLJ 322 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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