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S512 JOH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,131 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,827 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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S512 JOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S512 JOH, 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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S512 JOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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