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Y342 FAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,817 mi
Last recorded59,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,472 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 41,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 38,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,668 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,396 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,966 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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Y342 FAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y342 FAR, 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 Y342 FAR registered?

Y342 FAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y342 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 FAR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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