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X838 HJB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 HJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 116,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,797 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gases on the front connection with the catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 114,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gases on the front connection with the catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight lip and slight corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front subframe has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,169 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,800 miles

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under seal peeling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,763 miles

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outside edge & old 2010 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some perscribed areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slightly low effort to nearside rear parking brake on roller brake test

Unable to check rear seats & belts due to cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,221 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)

exhaust rattle from inside catalysts

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,745 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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X838 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X838 HJB, 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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X838 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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