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X778 REC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,917 mi
Last recorded88,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 88,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 87,425 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 87,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,986 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 85,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,619 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,531 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 73,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,727 miles

rear disc deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,465 miles

fog light inop o/s/f

rear disc corroding

sheild fitted under car

Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,465 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE GETING LOW

fog light inop o/s/f

rear disc corroding

sheild fitted under car

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

advise front windscreen wiper starting to smear screen

strong advise offside rear tyre low tread/tread cracking signs of runflat damage

Fail 5 Jun 2008 88,798 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

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

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

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

vin no : no in door pillar matches no stamped in floor pan no in dash/windscreen odd one out

Pass 29 May 2007 59,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,596 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 REC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X778 REC, 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 REC registered?

X778 REC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X778 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X778 REC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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