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X78 HTL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,800 mi
Last recorded188,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 188,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 188,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 180,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 180,642 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 173,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 163,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 153,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 131,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 131,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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X78 HTL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X78 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X78 HTL registered?

X78 HTL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X78 HTL safe to buy?

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