Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2002
71.9% pass rate
from 185 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2002 cars)
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 CL is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (22 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Operation
      • 0.54% fail on Pipes
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.54% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.54% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.6% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment

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