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S799 JKN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,299 mi
Last recorded135,299 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,299 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded/exhaust covered in paste

ubcc/play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,035 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 129,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,078 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wor on outter edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wor on outter edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 87,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not down to cords

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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S799 JKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S799 JKN, 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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S799 JKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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