CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO03 EZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above 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

RegistrationSO03 EZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,616 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light stays on (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported both support brackets are broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and judder when braking (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding both binding badly since parking brake was applied (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,286 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,258 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired to nut no tight (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,751 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,749 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,125 miles

both front exhaust mounts corroded and not attached

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,125 miles

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

both front exhaust mounts corroded and not attached

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,731 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,731 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,588 miles

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage -but no wires/cords shown

Slight brake imballance at steering axle 21%

Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Slight free-play detected through steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,750 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords/wires shown

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,855 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,248 miles

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

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

SO03 EZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO03 EZZ, 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 SO03 EZZ?

You can check the full history of SO03 EZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO03 EZZ registered?

SO03 EZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SO03 EZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 EZZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO03 EZZ 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 SO03 EZZ. 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.