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Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A reliable? We analysed 530 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 530 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.2%
Typical Mileage
131,019mi
Annual Mileage
3,771mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement, coil spring fractured and suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A.

Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement 2
coil spring fractured 2
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH 2
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1

Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,009 mi/yr
Typical
3,771 mi/yr
Average
4,705 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,925 mi/yr

Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
131,019 mi
75th Percentile
154,030 mi
95th Percentile
186,901 mi
Max Recorded
1,504,458 mi

How Does the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A THIS CAR 70.2% 530 131,019 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
Audi Q7 Sln Blk ED 55 TFSI E QUAT A 90.9% 635 36,350 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A?

The Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.2% across 530 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A are torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2 recorded failures), coil spring fractured (2), and suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A owner drives around 3,771 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 CLK270 CDI Avan'de A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A reliable?
Based on 530 MOT tests, the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A has a 70.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A?
The most common MOT failures are torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement, coil spring fractured, and suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A do per year?
The typical Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A does around 3,771 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de 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.