Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2001
67.0% pass rate
from 2,353 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.085% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.085% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.085% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.042% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.085% fail on Mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Other braking system component (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Servos
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.085% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.042% fail on Servos
    • 0.042% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.042% fail on Lever
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.085% fail on Tank
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Flexible couplings (28 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.042% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.042% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.085% fail on Floor
    • 0.085% fail on Undertray
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.042% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (35% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (44% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.042% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
        • 0.042% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Steering box
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.085% fail on Power steering
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels (96% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition

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