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S48 JBN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,508 mi
Last recorded207,508 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 JBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 207,508 miles

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

Patches of corrosion on body

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 197,521 miles

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

Nearside and o/s seals been welded

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 185,144 miles

Nearside Rear outr sill rusted and started to hole

under body rusted in places and been welded and covered in under seal

Pass 5 Nov 2020 174,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 174,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 160,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner control arm ball joints have slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 136,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 136,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,035 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow and weak (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 132,035 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all six (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and floor plan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded through and split (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow and weak (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,315 miles

all amber flasher bulbs faded

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in n/s outer track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,819 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,885 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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S48 JBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S48 JBN, 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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S48 JBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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