CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN03 ZDP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,249 mi
Last recorded217,249 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
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

RegistrationLN03 ZDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 217,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 211,601 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 211,601 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 204,752 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 198,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 197,979 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 188,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 167,815 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine cover

undertrays

Fail 10 May 2016 167,815 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 23 May 2015 148,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 148,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side lights have different colour of whites

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 130,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 116,466 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 116,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 107,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,195 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

LN03 ZDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN03 ZDP, 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 LN03 ZDP?

You can check the full history of LN03 ZDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN03 ZDP registered?

LN03 ZDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LN03 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 ZDP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN03 ZDP 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 LN03 ZDP. 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.