MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Clk 280

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz Clk 280 reliable?

Across 3 Mercedes-benz Clk 280 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

3 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed

75%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Clk 280 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Clk 280 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,793 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

3,791

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Clk 280 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Clk 280 MOT tests:

Other35%
Brakes29%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Identification & plates8%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Visibility2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz Clk 280 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	2	100%
4	4	50%
5	3	67%
6	2	100%
7	3	67%
8	1	100%
9	3	67%
10	3	67%
11	3	67%
12	3	67%
13	2	100%
14	2	100%
15	2	100%
16	3	67%
17	2	50%
18	3	67%
19	2	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz Clk 280 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Clk 280 MOT tests:

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
offside rear tyre slightly damaged on side wall (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
parking brake efficiency only just passed (2 times)
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz Clk 280 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	2	47	72%	120,260

Mercedes-benz Clk 280 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mercedes-benz Clk 280 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Clk 280 MOT issues are: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Clk 280 in our data has covered around 108,793 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz Clk 280

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