Mercedes-Benz Clk
MOT data from 54,883 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.3%. Average mileage at test: 104,197 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,601 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,234 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,834 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,464 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,270 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,216 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,154 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 841 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 787 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 723 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 45,404 | 78% |
| Diesel | 9,432 | 74.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 116 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 1998 | 620 | 77.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 2,062 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2000 | 1,759 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2001 | 2,339 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2002 | 3,183 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2003 | 5,897 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 7,924 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 7,573 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 6,180 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 6,816 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 4,914 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2009 | 5,297 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 140 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
89,053 mi
Median
106,214 mi
75th percentile
135,697 mi
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