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S246 JFC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 126,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,038 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH POLISHED (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 109,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rack ends have slight play

front lamp lens frosty

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 20 Jul 2019 109,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rack ends have slight play

front lamp lens frosty

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

windscreen cracked at the bottom.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 104,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

windscreen cracked at the bottom.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,932 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,221 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,234 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,387 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 73,129 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre walls perished - advise replacement

Pass 8 May 2007 70,933 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,721 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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S246 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 S246 JFC, 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 27 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 S246 JFC registered?

S246 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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