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S56 JKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 144,639 miles

both rear tires wearing low

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in the windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2017 141,647 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,630 miles

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,461 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,205 miles

front number plate cracked

headlamp reflectors dull

staines petrol tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

staines petrol tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

headlamp reflectors dull

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,665 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 91,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2010 91,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,486 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,920 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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S56 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S56 JKO, 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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What year was S56 JKO registered?

S56 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S56 JKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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