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Mercedes-benz CLK - 2001

338.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLK, model year 2001. Sample size: 1,485 cars, 3,028 tests and 10,262 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,485 cars

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK has a defect rate of 339 per 100 vehicles, which is 8% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, the CLK performs significantly better in categories such as steering, body/structure, and equipment, with defect rates well below the yearly averages. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, which shows a notable rise. Overall, this model stands out positively, particularly in structural integrity and steering issues, suggesting a robust design compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,485 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLK

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 6.3% worse
177.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 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
▲ 27.2% better
18.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.4% better
24.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 5.6% worse
93.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 8.9% better
266.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 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 tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 46.0% better
38.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 59.6% better
6.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 4.0% better
53.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 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
0 564 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: 999
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 878
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 631
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 555
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 443
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 431
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 410
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 382
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 378
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 377

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 103
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 42