Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 1999

61.2% pass rate

from 67 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.5% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.5% fail on Headlamp
- 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.0% fail on All direction indicators (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
- 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
15% fail on Brakes
- 9.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.5% fail on Rbt
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 4.5% fail on Load sensing valves (19 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator (1628 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 1.5% fail on Pivot
- 1.5% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 1.5% fail on Leaks
- 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.5% fail on Seats (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Passenger's seat (23 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Driver's seat
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.0% fail on Transmission
  - 3.0% fail on Prop shafts (14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Prop shaft
    - 1.5% fail on Joints
- 1.5% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.5% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.5% fail on Doors
  - 1.5% fail on Driver's door
    - 1.5% fail on Door condition
10% fail on Visibility
- 6.0% fail on Wipers
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 1.5% fail on Bonnet
- 1.5% fail on View to rear
  - 1.5% fail on Mirrors
9.0% fail on Steering
- 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 4.5% fail on Track rod end
  - 1.5% fail on Drag link end
- 3.0% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Operation
  - 1.5% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 1.5% fail on Other components
- 1.5% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack
7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
6.0% fail on Suspension
- 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint
- 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 1.5% fail on Requirements
1.5% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.5% fail on Attachment
1.5% fail on Tyres
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth