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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 1999
65.3% pass rate
from 1,384 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 1999 cars)
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.072% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.072% fail on Mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic braking system (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.072% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.072% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.072% fail on Lever
    • 0.072% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.072% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.072% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.43% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on View to rear
      • 0.072% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (28% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.072% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.072% fail on Undertray
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Hose (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.29% fail on Tank
      • 0.072% fail on System
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.72% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (76% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
        • 0.072% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.072% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.072% fail on Floor
    • 0.072% fail on Cabs
      • 0.072% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.072% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (40% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Other components
        • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering box
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.072% fail on Steering box
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates

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