CarVerify

Free Car Check

MBZ 5554

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
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

RegistrationMBZ 5554
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,007 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,391 miles

Under Trays covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 70,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 69,063 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 66,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,364 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2016 59,893 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,769 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall cord not exposed

Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall cord not exposed

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS light illuminated indicating fault

horn has poor output, may fail to work soon?

Pass 18 May 2011 38,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,935 miles

Lower than expected effort from nearside park brake.

Slight judder from offside front brake.

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

MBZ 5554 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MBZ 5554, 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 MBZ 5554?

You can check the full history of MBZ 5554 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MBZ 5554 registered?

MBZ 5554 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MBZ 5554 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 5554 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MBZ 5554 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 MBZ 5554. 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.