Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2003
75.4% pass rate
from 175 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 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
    • 0.57% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 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
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Pedal
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.57% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type
    • 0.57% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.57% fail on Joints
      • 0.57% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.57% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Pipe
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Other components
    • 0.57% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 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
  • 0.57% fail on Visibility
    • 0.57% fail on Wipers
  • 0.57% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.57% fail on Speedometer

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