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Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.6% pass rate
from 160 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.63% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.63% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.63% fail on Pedal
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.63% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.63% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.63% fail on Coil spring
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Hinge
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
      • 0.63% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Body (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other body component (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.63% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.63% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.63% fail on Drag link end
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.63% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.63% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.63% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (455 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (507 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Emergency exits (1779 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (658 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.63% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment

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