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S666 JAC

1998 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

251,492 mi
Last recorded251,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 251,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front inner wings corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 May 2014 243,895 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 243,895 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 234,003 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 224,960 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 224,960 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 215,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 202,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 175,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 147,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 147,554 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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S666 JAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S666 JAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S666 JAC registered?

S666 JAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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