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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 1998
64.1% pass rate
from 404 tests in 2021
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.25% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.99% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.25% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Tank
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.25% fail on Hose
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.50% fail on Panel
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates

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