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S121 DGJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 DGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 139,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,745 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,141 miles

both rear flexi hoses starting to perish

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front steering idler

Fail 28 Mar 2012 121,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear flexi hoses starting to perish

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,687 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,021 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,016 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside parking brake effort low.

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 92,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside parking brake effort low.

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,571 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,325 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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S121 DGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S121 DGJ, 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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S121 DGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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