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V203 NKN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,541 mi
Last recorded54,541 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 54,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,036 miles

Underside Painted In Underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of Vehicle Painted With Underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2024 53,570 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of Vehicle Painted With Underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,154 miles

Underside of Vehicle Painted With Underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,619 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,184 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,469 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,778 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,941 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,188 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,923 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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V203 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V203 NKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V203 NKN?

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What year was V203 NKN registered?

V203 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V203 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 NKN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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