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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Clk320

19 vehicles · 221 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Mercedes-benz Clk320 vehicles and 221 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Clk320 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,001 miles.

19
Vehicles
221
MOT tests
4,651
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Clk320 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Clk320 MOT tests:

  • Other59%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz Clk320 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3475%
4580%
5580%
6771%
7475%
8786%
96100%
101080%
111060%
12786%
131164%
141675%
151963%
161573%
171369%
181275%
191861%
201173%

Fuel types: Petrol (17), Other (1), Diesel (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz Clk320 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Clk320 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
  2. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (6 times)
  3. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
  9. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
  10. rear number plate (5 times)
  11. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
  15. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)

Mercedes-benz Clk320 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 6 67% 123,638
2004 5 75 75% 78,514
2003 4 38 66% 107,900
2002 3 30 73% 281,338
2001 2 26 73% 62,771
2000 1 6 100% 156,826
1999 1 11 82% 86,280
1998 1 18 72% 149,001

Mercedes-benz Clk320 reliability FAQ

Across 19 Mercedes-benz Clk320 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Clk320 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

The typical Mercedes-benz Clk320 in our data has covered around 131,001 miles.

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