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X138 VVW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,285 mi
Last recorded130,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 130,281 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,344 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,960 miles

Front top suspension arm ball joints worn

Front wheel bearings slight play

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,900 miles

both rear tyres have ripples to i/o/walls

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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X138 VVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 X138 VVW, 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 X138 VVW registered?

X138 VVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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