Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results
Registered in 200775.6% pass rate
from 254 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Brakes
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
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5.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
- 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
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0.79% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.79% fail on
Rbt
- 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.79% fail on
Rbt
- 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.8% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.79% fail on Electronic stability control
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.79% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.79% fail on Brake discs
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake control
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Electronic parking brake (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.39% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.39% fail on Pedal
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
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7.5% fail on
Suspension
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.8% fail on Ball joint
- 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.2% fail on
Springs
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Coil springs
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Coil springs
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.79% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(28 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.39% fail on Pipes
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0.39% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
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3.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.39% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp
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0.39% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.39% fail on Horn
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.8% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
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2.8% fail on
Spark ignition
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.8% fail on
Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.79% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Exhaust system
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0.39% fail on
Transmission
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0.39% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.39% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.39% fail on
Prop shafts
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0.39% fail on
Doors
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0.39% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.39% fail on Door condition
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0.39% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.39% fail on
Seats
- 0.39% fail on Driver's seat
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1.2% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.2% fail on Registration plates
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0.39% fail on
Steering
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
- 0.39% fail on Operation
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.39% fail on Condition
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
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0.39% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.39% fail on Attachment
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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2007 - 2014)
High performance in comfort. Top quality feel inside. A rare sight on the roads. AMG version is amazingly fast. More aggressive looking following 2010 facelift.