Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2000
67.1% pass rate
from 70 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (27 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (39 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 10% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Drag link end (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension unit
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Bonnet
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.4% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.4% fail on Speedometer
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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