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Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.0% pass rate
from 4,641 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.043% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.022% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.022% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.69% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.043% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.065% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.043% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (72% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.043% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.022% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.84% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.022% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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