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S149 JGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 JGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,700 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limmit

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,022 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges ( under inflation )

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

Rear brake pads at 2mm ( minimum 1.5mm )

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,561 miles

DIFF LEAKING

O/S SIDE REPEATER WHITE

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,865 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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S149 JGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S149 JGC, 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 S149 JGC registered?

S149 JGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S149 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 JGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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