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R903 FRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges - 4mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,338 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills, N/S worse (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,448 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,082 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,079 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping onto the exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,712 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 68,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 50,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R903 FRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R903 FRL, 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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What year was R903 FRL registered?

R903 FRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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