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S693 JEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,232 miles

air bag warning light is on

bonnet safety catch missing

both front chassis rails damaged

offside rear boot floor damaged (repaired)

offside rear chassis rail damaged

wiper blade starting to split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag warning light is on

bonnet safety catch missing

both front chassis rails damaged

offside rear boot floor damaged (repaired)

offside rear chassis rail damaged

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,041 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,041 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 73,147 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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S693 JEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S693 JEC, 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 S693 JEC?

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What year was S693 JEC registered?

S693 JEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S693 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 JEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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