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X778 GGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,294 mi
Last recorded51,294 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,294 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,486 miles

Engine light on.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,847 miles

Engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 47,847 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,113 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)

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

engine light on

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2013 43,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

engine light on

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,580 miles

rear differential has oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,580 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre is cracks

rear differential has oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine overheating

n.s.r. tyre low edge

o.s.r. tyre has cut to cord 205/55/16

Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine overheating

n.s.r. tyre low edge

o.s.r. tyre has cut to cord 205/55/16

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,028 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,459 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering idler arm bush has slight verticle movement on hard surface steering rock

Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,892 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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X778 GGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X778 GGJ, 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 X778 GGJ registered?

X778 GGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X778 GGJ safe to buy?

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