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S896 JGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,276 mi
Last recorded137,276 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,826 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 129,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 127,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 122,289 miles

Front brake pads are worn low. Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 122,289 miles

Front brake pads are worn low. Front brake discs are worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 95,558 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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S896 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S896 JGX, 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 S896 JGX registered?

S896 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S896 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 JGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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