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S876 JLY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,313 miles

Aircon pump is worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aircon pump is worn

N/s/r tyre has is perished and has a cut in the outer sidewall

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,424 miles

n/s/r tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,610 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 39,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 34,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 33,312 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,803 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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S876 JLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S876 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 27 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 S876 JLY registered?

S876 JLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S876 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 JLY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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