Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2005

75.0% pass rate

from 48 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

10% fail on Suspension
- 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.2% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
- 2.1% fail on Other suspension component
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint
- 2.1% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 2.1% fail on Operation
  - 2.1% fail on Levelling valve
6.3% fail on Brakes
- 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control
4.2% fail on Steering
- 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 4.2% fail on Track rod end
- 2.1% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.1% fail on Steering rack
4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
4.2% fail on Road Wheels (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Attachment
4.2% fail on Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system