Mercedes-Benz CL MOT Results

Registered in 2013

81.7% pass rate

from 115 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CL is unusually good or bad.

7.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
4.3% fail on Brakes
- 2.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.87% fail on Rbt
      - 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.87% fail on Rbt
      - 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.87% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.87% fail on Brake discs
- 0.87% fail on Flexible brake hoses
4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 3.5% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim
2.6% fail on Suspension
- 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.87% fail on Registration plates
0.87% fail on Visibility
- 0.87% fail on Wipers
0.87% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.87% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.87% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.87% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

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.