CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO53 UUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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

RegistrationVO53 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 106,268 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 106,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 100,980 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 100,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 96,306 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 96,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,126 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs at bottom. light (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn and deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smeary and misses a small portion. ok at present. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (rear portion) can not fully inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs. light (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken in two before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides deteriorated but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake pedal has slightly excessive travel but still effective at present.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 91,985 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes above subframe. can't fully inspect (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs at bottom. light (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn and deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smeary and misses a small portion. ok at present. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (rear portion) can not fully inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs. light (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken in two before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides deteriorated but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake pedal has slightly excessive travel but still effective at present.

Pass 13 May 2019 86,495 miles

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f tyre pressure low

headlight lens / rear box mount needs welding / very slight perishing on rear flexi hoses / slight perishing on front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 May 2018 80,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 May 2018 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 May 2017 72,636 miles

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

corrosion on rear springs / o/s/r brake pipe corroding / engine x number of under covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion on rear springs / o/s/r brake pipe corroding / engine x number of under covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 64,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,573 miles

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2010 43,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,126 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,126 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS light is on indicating a fault

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is slightly damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,381 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 28,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,027 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

VO53 UUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 VO53 UUC, 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 VO53 UUC?

You can check the full history of VO53 UUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO53 UUC registered?

VO53 UUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is VO53 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 UUC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO53 UUC 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 VO53 UUC. 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.