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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2009
63.0% pass rate
from 3,188 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.063% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.063% fail on Pedal
      • 0.063% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Servos
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.063% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.063% fail on Switch (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.031% fail on Horn
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.031% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.031% fail on Components
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.031% fail on Steering box
    • 0.063% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.094% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.063% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.031% fail on System
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Transmission
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Bracket
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Hinge
    • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.031% fail on Speedometer
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