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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2004
58.1% pass rate
from 5,555 tests in 2021
(8.3% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 10% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.072% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Levelling valve
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (31% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on Switch (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.054% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (30% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.072% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.018% fail on Leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Additional braking device
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.072% fail on Power steering (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.072% fail on Steering play
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.97% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.018% fail on Bracket
    • 0.072% fail on Body (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.018% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.018% fail on Speedometer
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