2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT pass rate and common faults

1,587 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,587 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    42 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Brakes13.7%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,587 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).