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Mercedes-benz CLK - 2009

305.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLK, model year 2009. Sample size: 3,218 cars, 7,891 tests and 24,091 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,218 cars

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK has an overall defect rate of 305 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average for cars of the same year at 310 per 100. Notably, the CLK stands out positively in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, Body/Structure, Equipment, and Other, all of which show significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. However, it has a concerning performance in the Brakes category, with a defect rate of 193 per 100, considerably higher than the average of 121 per 100. As mileage increases, the defect rates also rise, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, suggesting that older vehicles may require more attention in these areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,218 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLK

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 64.5% worse
193.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 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
▲ 34.4% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 3.0% better
22.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 30.5% better
56.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 6.1% better
281.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 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
▲ 43.6% better
23.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 55.4% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 45.1% better
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 500 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: 3,317
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,378
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,040
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,122
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,059
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 809
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 792
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 785
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 696
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 566

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,059
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 527
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 326
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 292
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 266
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 238
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 149
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 133
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 125