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S696 JRP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,257 mi
Last recorded194,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 194,257 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 194,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 179,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 179,705 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 137,998 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 137,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 129,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 129,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 120,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 113,777 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (worn to 3mm)

o/s/f tyre worn off on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2008 113,777 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (worn to 3mm)

o/s/f tyre worn off on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,658 miles

advise slight damage to side wall n/s/f tyre

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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S696 JRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 S696 JRP, 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 27 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 S696 JRP registered?

S696 JRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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