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R903 KMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 KMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 122,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 122,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,155 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 109,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Both rear tyres cut and perished

Engine very oily

Nearside Front Door check strap loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 96,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,661 miles

Offside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing on sill

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front screen washer jet semi blocked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside jacking point rubber missing

very bad oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front screen washer jet semi blocked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside jacking point rubber missing

very bad oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly perished

Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,314 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/f/s front sill corrosion hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 KMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

R903 KMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R903 KMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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