CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA52 EJD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationLA52 EJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,392 miles

Offside Repeater was covered with tape

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,484 miles

Both front lower rear arms have a slightly cracked inner bush

Both head lamp beam patterns are barely visible

Both rear rubber tyre valves are cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is feathering and has sidewall damage

Offside Mirror glass dark

Offside Rear tyre is feathering

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,793 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly cracked

Both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

Both rear valves are starting to crack

Offside wing mirror damaged but still see clearly

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,815 miles

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

Nearside front wing under cover damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 31,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,122 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer bead

offside rear tyre cut in outer bead

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2014 26,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre cut in outer bead

offside rear tyre cut in outer bead

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2013 21,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre has been underinflated before test.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,251 miles

Nearside front thrust arm bush slightly deteriorated [front bush]

Offside front thrust arm bush slightly deteriorated [front bush]

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 20,867 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,128 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

LA52 EJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA52 EJD, 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 LA52 EJD?

You can check the full history of LA52 EJD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA52 EJD registered?

LA52 EJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LA52 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 EJD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA52 EJD 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 LA52 EJD. 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.