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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2003
61.1% pass rate
from 4,468 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (9.2% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (98% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.067% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.067% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.067% fail on Battery(ies) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
        • 0.022% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.090% fail on Flexible brake hoses (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.045% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.022% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Rams
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.090% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on System
      • 0.022% fail on Tank
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.067% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.067% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.022% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Emergency exits
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