Mercedes-Benz Clk: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 14.7% of Mercedes-Benz Clk MOT tests — 30,048 tests out of 204,964. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,690 | 7.8% |
| 1999 | 6,206 | 7.1% |
| 2000 | 8,220 | 6.6% |
| 2001 | 9,981 | 7.3% |
| 2002 | 12,161 | 10.3% |
| 2003 | 21,664 | 14.2% |
| 2004 | 28,784 | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 28,676 | 16.2% |
| 2006 | 23,012 | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 25,849 | 16.9% |
| 2008 | 17,979 | 17.2% |
| 2009 | 19,765 | 16.9% |
| 2010 | 447 | 16.8% |
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.