CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU53 HZB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,741 mi
Last recorded82,741 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
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

RegistrationOU53 HZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
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

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,820 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,846 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,537 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,875 miles

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage - no cords or casing exposed

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage - no cords or casing exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,925 miles

nearside front tyre has impact damage to protection rib - no cords or casing exposed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,119 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread close to sidewall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,802 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges and side walls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 2,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 1,489 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

OU53 HZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU53 HZB, 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 OU53 HZB?

You can check the full history of OU53 HZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU53 HZB registered?

OU53 HZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is OU53 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 HZB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU53 HZB 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 OU53 HZB. 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.