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S989 JLU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,154 mi
Last recorded83,154 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 83,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,028 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,206 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 49,204 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner wheel arch plastic cover damaged

offside front inner wheel arch platic cover damaged

rear number plate derteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,242 miles

Inner Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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S989 JLU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S989 JLU, 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 S989 JLU registered?

S989 JLU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S989 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 JLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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