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X778 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,106 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under panels fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,106 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under panels fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,763 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,747 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,648 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 52,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,669 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 50,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,202 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,166 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,094 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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X778 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X778 GLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X778 GLK registered?

X778 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X778 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X778 GLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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