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S594 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,988 mi
Last recorded74,988 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,639 miles

both front head light lens cloudy

both head light aims on limits

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,974 miles

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,385 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

movement in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler hose has small leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,994 miles

All 4 brake discs are rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,994 miles

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

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

All 4 brake discs are rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,411 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,148 miles

advise nearside rear disc rusty

advise offside rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,151 miles

front pads low

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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S594 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 S594 JGX, 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 S594 JGX registered?

S594 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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