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Mercedes-benz CLK - 1998

391.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1998 is 342.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLK, model year 1998. Sample size: 254 cars, 510 tests and 1,995 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 254 cars

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK has an overall defect rate of 391 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 15% higher than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it performs significantly better in the categories of Body/Structure and Equipment, with defect rates that are approximately half of the average. However, it struggles with defects related to Brakes, Steering, and Lights & Electrics, showing rates that are considerably higher than average. Mileage trends indicate that as distance increases, the defect rate also rises sharply, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the model has a defect rate of 637 per 100 vehicles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 254 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLK

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 33.1% worse
198.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 149.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 79.3% worse
45.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 11.8% worse
29.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 95.8% worse
130.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.7 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.2% worse
268.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 257.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 52.8% better
38.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 57.8% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 5.8% worse
62.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.0 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 637 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 184
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 120
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 101
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 95
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 86
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 61
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 10