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X978 DRP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,142 mi
Last recorded204,142 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 204,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 192,947 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f indicator fading

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 175,906 miles

fuel pipe corrosion

main brake pipe corrosion

n/s/f flexi brake pipe deteriation

o/s/r n/s/r brake pipes painted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 175,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 170,074 miles

Exhaust has minor leak at centre section

all brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe flexis cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2012 161,980 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

condition o/s/f shocker bushs

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on main and all rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

fluctustion on rear brakes

movement n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

uneven wear both rear tyres 1.6mm

wear in all steering idlers

Fail 27 Oct 2012 161,970 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hoses perishing

condition o/s/f shocker bushs

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on main and all rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

fluctustion on rear brakes

movement n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

uneven wear both rear tyres 1.6mm

wear in all steering idlers

Pass 1 Nov 2011 155,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,603 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroed

Pass 24 Oct 2009 138,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 138,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,871 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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X978 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X978 DRP, 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 X978 DRP registered?

X978 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X978 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X978 DRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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