Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2004

78.1% pass rate

from 73 tests in 2021

(53% better than other 2004 cars)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

8.2% fail on Brakes
- 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.7% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.4% fail on Pedal
- 1.4% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 1.4% fail on Leaks
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.4% fail on Lever
- 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.5% fail on Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
4.1% fail on Steering
- 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.7% fail on Track rod end
- 1.4% fail on Power steering
  - 1.4% fail on Pipes and hoses
4.1% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Suspension rods
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint
4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
2.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 2.7% fail on Registration plates
1.4% fail on Visibility
- 1.4% fail on Wipers
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp