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Y344 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,239 miles

front brake discs ridged

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 21 Jan 2013 92,238 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front brake discs ridged

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,615 miles

front brake discs ridged + corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight ridge rear brake discs

some play in n/s/f lower ball joint

some steering free play

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,557 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

both rear wheels started to bind

engine check light on

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,553 miles

front brake discs ridged

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play both front bottom ball joints

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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Y344 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y344 CLJ, 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 Y344 CLJ registered?

Y344 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y344 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 CLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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