Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2009

67.9% pass rate

from 56 tests in 2021

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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension
- 14% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 14% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Springs
  - 1.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.8% fail on Coil spring
11% fail on Brakes
- 5.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.8% fail on Brake discs
3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
1.8% fail on Visibility
- 1.8% fail on Condition of glass
  - 1.8% fail on Windscreen
1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.8% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.8% fail on Condition
1.8% fail on Tyres
- 1.8% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

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.