Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2007
75.6% pass rate
from 254 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.79% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
    • 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
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 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
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 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
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.79% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.39% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Steering
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
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    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.

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