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X788 HVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENRAL CORRISSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 28 Apr 2026 111,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENRAL CORRISSION UNDERNEATH

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,119 miles

Offside Front Wing / Bumper has a temporary repair.

Offside Rear Wheel arch / Bumper has a temporary repair.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing / Bumper has a temporary repair.

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch / Bumper has a temporary repair.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 94,211 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,134 miles

Offside Front Headlight mountings have a temporary repair.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside windscreen washers only half of each working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 77,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outside sidewall slight damage at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,198 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,198 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,845 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,198 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,611 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,611 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,993 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,247 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 29,247 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,958 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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X788 HVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 X788 HVM, 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 X788 HVM registered?

X788 HVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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