Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2002
61.9% pass rate
from 97 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Position lamps (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Position lamp (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Reservoirs (53 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.0% 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
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension unit
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Seats (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's seat (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Bumpers
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Body condition
      • 1.0% fail on Panel
    • 1.0% fail on Boot lid
      • 1.0% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.0% fail on Windscreen
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.0% fail on Operation
      • 1.0% fail on Pump
      • 1.0% fail on Other components
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.0% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment

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