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X781 EGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,998 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 98,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in Steering box drop arm Ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlight lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 74,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,964 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,711 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,711 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,783 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X781 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 X781 EGX, 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 25 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 X781 EGX registered?

X781 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X781 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X781 EGX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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