2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT pass rate and common faults

2,596 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    157 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  10. Washers: not working1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.0%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Lights & electrics15.3%
  4. Tyres10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,596 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).