2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK · 14,157 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 38% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 CLK years (14,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 100,563
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,157
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.7%
- Lights and electrics11.8%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Steering3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.69%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.54%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.22%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.65%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 38% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 CLK years (14,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.43% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK shows 100,563 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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