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Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT Results

Registered in 2008
60.8% pass rate
from 3,031 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 10% fail on Springs (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.066% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.033% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 0.066% fail on Electrical equipment (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.033% fail on Horn
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.066% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Power steering
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.033% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.099% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.066% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
      • 0.066% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Belts (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.066% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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