Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2000
65.2% pass rate
from 1,963 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.051% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.051% fail on Arm
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (39 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (39 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.10% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.31% fail on Other braking system component (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
      • 0.71% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Fuel system (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Flexible couplings (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (61% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Body condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.051% fail on Floor
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Condition
    • 0.051% fail on Airbags
      • 0.051% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
        • 0.051% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering box
    • 0.051% fail on Steering column
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates

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