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S411 JGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 JGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,730 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,032 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 91,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 8 Jan 2009 84,781 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 82,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,558 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. OFFSIDE SKIRT TO FLOOR INSECURE.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S411 JGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S411 JGP, 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 S411 JGP registered?

S411 JGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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