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S432 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,692 mi
Last recorded166,692 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 166,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 166,692 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 163,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 163,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 156,494 miles

Front Exhaust bracket

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust bracket

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 156,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear main (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 156,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Statutory seat belt missing both rear clips under seat /both clips put back (5.1.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear main (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Ex bracket broken

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 155,391 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Ex bracket broken

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing om edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 146,999 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 146,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 141,916 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 141,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 128,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,440 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

asr light on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,894 miles

asr light on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,561 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 77,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,417 miles

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

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)

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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S432 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S432 JLM, 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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S432 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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