MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Clk280
6 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz Clk280 vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Clk280 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,028 miles.
6
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
4,432
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Clk280 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Clk280 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Other35%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz Clk280 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Mercedes-benz Clk280 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Clk280 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Coolant leak under bonnet (2 times)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides /replacing recommended (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Underbody tray fitted (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Clk280 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 146,508 |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 | 82% | 80,794 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 59,744 |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 121,537 |
Mercedes-benz Clk280 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz Clk280 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Clk280 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)); Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Clk280 in our data has covered around
95,028 miles.
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