Mercedes-Benz Clk vs Volkswagen Scirocco
The Volkswagen Scirocco has the better MOT record of the two — 20.2% fail rate versus 25.3% for the Mercedes-Benz Clk across comparable years. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Clk records failures noticeably more often.
25.3%
Clk fail rate
20.2%
Scirocco fail rate
5.15pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz Clk | Volkswagen Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 204,964 | 297,473 |
| Pass rate | 74.7% | 79.8% |
| Fail rate | 25.3% | 20.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Clk | Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14.7% | 8.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| Brakes | 8.2% | 5.6% |
| Tyres | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 4.2% | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.