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Mercedes-benz CLK - 2008

313.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLK, model year 2008. Sample size: 2,928 cars, 7,019 tests and 21,996 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,928 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has an overall defect rate of 313 per 100 vehicles, which is 7% lower than the average for cars of the same year. While tyre wear is a common concern across many models, this CLK stands out positively in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer defects than average. However, it does have a notably higher rate of defects in the Brakes category, with 186 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 135. Mileage trends indicate that as the car ages, defect rates increase, particularly in the higher mileage brackets.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,928 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 40.1% worse
186.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 35.0% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 2.0% better
24.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 40.9% better
54.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 2.8% better
301.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 56.3% better
22.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 52.5% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 50.2% better
20.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 514 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: 2,672
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,356
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,051
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 962
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 851
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 699
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 660
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 655
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 632
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 596

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 962
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 459
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 273
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 259
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 247
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 244
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 190
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 130