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S287 JLY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,208 mi
Last recorded51,208 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 50,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 49,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,076 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,257 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,537 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,537 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,120 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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S287 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S287 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S287 JLY registered?

S287 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S287 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 JLY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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