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S741 JLY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from oil filter /oil cooler housing ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,384 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,135 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 47,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 43,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 40,280 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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S741 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S741 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.

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What year was S741 JLY registered?

S741 JLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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