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S515 JGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 JGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,275 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and side walls

offside rear inner lower door sill corrosion

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

unable to see condition of lower door sills due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 68,437 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,912 miles

front wiper blade split at ends and starting to smear

slight corrosion under car ( nearside rear and offside rear)

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 21 May 2015 65,129 miles

The rear diff is leaking oil

There is light corossion on the body, underside, suspension and exhaust

Pass 30 May 2014 62,878 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear pipe to rear box corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 62,877 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear pipe to rear box corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 59,870 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 59,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 52,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,069 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cracked

o/s front tyre tread depth very low

Pass 29 May 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,620 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,061 miles

Advice items same as in last report.

Fail 30 May 2007 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,562 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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S515 JGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S515 JGT, 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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S515 JGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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