2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT pass rate and common faults

1,028 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.5%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,028 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    26 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  5. Tyres7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Body & chassis5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

In 2024, 72.5% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,028 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).