Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 1997

81.4% pass rate

from 43 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

9.3% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Washers
- 2.3% fail on Bonnet
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
9.3% fail on Suspension
- 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.7% fail on Ball joint
- 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Springs
  - 2.3% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.3% fail on Coil spring
- 2.3% fail on Sub-frames
  - 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 4.7% fail on Fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  - 2.3% fail on Other leaks
2.3% fail on Brakes
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
2.3% fail on Steering
- 2.3% fail on Power steering
  - 2.3% fail on Pipes and hoses
2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas