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S3 AAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 86,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,671 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,347 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,916 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,763 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 52,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,608 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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S3 AAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S3 AAJ, 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 S3 AAJ registered?

S3 AAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S3 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 AAJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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