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S827 CJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 CJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in stearing link arm

Fail 22 Jan 2011 99,094 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in stearing link arm

Pass 20 Jun 2009 95,262 miles

front tyres 205/55/16 rear tyres 215/55/16

Pass 16 May 2007 87,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre tread 2.5mm

slight knocking from steering

wiper blade split

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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S827 CJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S827 CJL, 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 S827 CJL registered?

S827 CJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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