Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results
Registered in 200375.4% pass rate
from 175 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.
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9.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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6.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested
- 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.57% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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6.9% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.7% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.57% fail on Other leaks
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7.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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8.0% fail on
Suspension
(53% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.3% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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2.3% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(43 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Operation (48 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pipes (115 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.57% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.57% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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3.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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7.4% fail on
Brakes
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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0.57% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.57% fail on Pedal
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3.4% fail on
Brake performance
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6.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(59% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.57% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.57% fail on Headlamp
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0.57% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.57% fail on Position lamp
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0.57% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.57% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.4% fail on
Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Size/type
- 0.57% fail on Tread depth
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2.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(69% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
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1.1% fail on
Transmission
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0.57% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.57% fail on Joints
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0.57% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.57% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.57% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.57% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.57% fail on Pipe
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2.3% fail on
Steering
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1.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.1% fail on Track rod end
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0.57% fail on
Power steering
- 0.57% fail on Other components
- 0.57% fail on Electronic power steering
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1.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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2.3% fail on
Road Wheels
(4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Attachment
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0.57% fail on
Visibility
- 0.57% fail on Wipers
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0.57% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.57% fail on Speedometer