CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF53 EUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,196 miles

All brake pipe slighly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted not allowng full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2016 123,196 miles

All brake pipe slighly corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undertray fitted not allowng full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2015 114,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2012 81,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,972 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,972 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 21,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,524 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF53 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF53 EUE, 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 23 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 GF53 EUE?

You can check the full history of GF53 EUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF53 EUE registered?

GF53 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is GF53 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 EUE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 EUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF53 EUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.