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PAL 865

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 865
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 97,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 95,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 94,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 93,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,667 miles

Nearside play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 May 2015 92,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2014 91,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 79,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,662 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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PAL 865 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PAL 865, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAL 865?

You can check the full history of PAL 865 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAL 865 registered?

PAL 865 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is PAL 865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAL 865 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAL 865 have outstanding finance?

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