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S724 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,660 mi
Last recorded99,660 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 99,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,579 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 95,579 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,956 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,973 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,613 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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S724 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S724 JLM, 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

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What year was S724 JLM registered?

S724 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S724 JLM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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