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S866 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 119,987 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,590 miles

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 88,619 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,964 miles

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Weathering

Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Weathering

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,238 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints and wheel bearings

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,171 miles

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

Rear Number Plate Lifting (Weathering)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 52,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Number Plate Lifting (Weathering)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,511 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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S866 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S866 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.

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S866 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S866 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S866 JLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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