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Mercedes-benz CLK - 2000

339.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLK, model year 2000. Sample size: 1,208 cars, 2,352 tests and 7,974 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,208 cars

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK has an overall defect rate of 339 per 100 vehicles, which is 6.4% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model shows significantly fewer issues in categories such as steering, visibility, body/structure, and equipment compared to the average, with reductions in defect rates up to 60%. However, it does demonstrate a higher incidence of problems in the lights and electrics category, exceeding the average by 20%. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, the CLK performs well in several key areas but presents some challenges in electrical systems.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,208 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
▼ 12.5% worse
183.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 32.8% better
18.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.2% better
17.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 21.2% worse
96.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 1.6% better
277.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 55.5% better
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 61.0% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 25.0% better
43.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 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
0 572 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: 840
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 594
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 485
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 401
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 385
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 384
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 381
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 333
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 330
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 274

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 99
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 33