Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2008
81.4% pass rate
from 97 tests in 2021
(58% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
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  • Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2007 - 2014)
    High performance in comfort. Top quality feel inside. A rare sight on the roads. AMG version is amazingly fast. More aggressive looking following 2010 facelift.

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