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S106 JGW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,942 mi
Last recorded193,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 193,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 193,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 178,662 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 178,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 161,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog light not working

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 161,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog light not working

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Mar 2011 140,377 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2011 140,377 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2010 117,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 117,047 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 104,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,611 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

diff oil leak

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,755 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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S106 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 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 S106 JGW, 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 28 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 S106 JGW registered?

S106 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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