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S52 JGP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,290 mi
Last recorded48,290 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 JGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 48,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

all body stiffner rails corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,997 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

all body stiffner rails corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,525 miles

n/s/r tyre splits in the inner sidewall,o/s/f deep cut in the tread.

rear body stiffner bars corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,275 miles

Both side rear tyre inside wall deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,186 miles

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

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

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

steering damper slightly leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 40,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,055 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,632 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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S52 JGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S52 JGP, 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 S52 JGP registered?

S52 JGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S52 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 JGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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