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S483 JGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,430 mi
Last recorded144,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 144,430 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 127,123 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 93,210 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,274 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 87,274 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear flexi hoses perished slight †all tyres worn edges and low †slight play steering idler bush †slight play to front wheel bearings †

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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S483 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S483 JGX, 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 S483 JGX registered?

S483 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S483 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S483 JGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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