Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2007
74.2% pass rate
from 182 tests in 2021
(38% 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 CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.55% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.55% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.55% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.55% fail on Leaks
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.55% fail on Axles
      • 0.55% fail on King pins
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Springs
      • 0.55% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.55% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.55% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.55% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.55% fail on Steering play
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Seats
      • 0.55% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.55% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.55% fail on Speedometer

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