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S611 JLY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,823 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,823 miles

Oil leak

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,873 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED.

ADVICE REAR PADS LOW.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,649 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 74,649 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,788 miles

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

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

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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S611 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S611 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S611 JLY?

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What year was S611 JLY registered?

S611 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S611 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S611 JLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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