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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2007
60.7% pass rate
from 4,469 tests in 2021
(6.6% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Springs (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Rams
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.022% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Undertray
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.022% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.022% fail on Transmission
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Seat belts (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.022% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.022% fail on Speedometer
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