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Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A reliable? We analysed 756 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 756 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.0%
Typical Mileage
121,292mi
Annual Mileage
5,730mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A.

Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,639 mi/yr
Typical
5,730 mi/yr
Average
6,771 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,572 mi/yr

Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
121,292 mi
75th Percentile
149,333 mi
95th Percentile
198,587 mi
Max Recorded
2,067,920 mi

How Does the Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A THIS CAR 71.0% 756 121,292 mi — yrs
Mercedes Motorhome 76.7% 14,848 66,873 mi 45 yrs
Mercedes Unknown 79.2% 11,881 102,484 mi 39 yrs
Mercedes Camper 74.6% 8,342 82,260 mi 47 yrs
Honda Jazz S I-vtec 97.2% 1,263 40,492 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A?

The Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.0% across 756 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A owner drives around 5,730 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A reliable?
Based on 756 MOT tests, the Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A has a 71.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A do per year?
The typical Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A does around 5,730 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes CLK220 CDI Avantgarde A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.