CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT03 VYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,723 mi
Last recorded200,723 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
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

RegistrationMT03 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 200,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 169,762 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc`s worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 169,762 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 80,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,500 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

MT03 VYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT03 VYN, 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 MT03 VYN?

You can check the full history of MT03 VYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT03 VYN registered?

MT03 VYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is MT03 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 VYN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT03 VYN 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 MT03 VYN. 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.