2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK · 5,499 MOT tests
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliability
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 CLK years (5,499 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- 32.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 101,467
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,499
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.1% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.4%
- Brakes9.4%
- Suspension8.9%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.15%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 2.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.2%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.11%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.24%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.11%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz CLK year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable?
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 CLK years (5,499 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.53% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.15% of tests), position lamp not working (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK shows 101,467 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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