Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2001
69.2% pass rate
from 78 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.3% fail on All position lamps
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 1.3% fail on Leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Front passenger's door (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Pipe
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.3% fail on Leaf spring
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Axles (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on King pins
      • 1.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 1.3% fail on Operation
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 1.3% fail on Operation
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition

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