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S888 JAM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 97,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 97,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 94,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,520 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,858 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,696 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer- around weld at rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated with hanging bracket detached from pipe (system still adequately supported)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,944 miles

nsf tyre damaged outer wall

nsr tyre damaged outer wall

osf tyre inner wall has cut

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,650 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 21,928 miles

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

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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S888 JAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 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 S888 JAM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S888 JAM registered?

S888 JAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is S888 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 JAM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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