Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2009

65.9% pass rate

from 135 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.74% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Rear reflectors (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.74% fail on Trailer electrical socket
9.6% fail on Brakes
- 5.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.74% fail on Rbt
      - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
- 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.0% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.74% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.74% fail on Lever
- 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control
8.1% fail on Suspension
- 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.2% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.2% fail on Springs
  - 2.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.74% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
7.4% fail on Tyres
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 0.74% fail on Size/type
5.9% fail on Steering
- 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 4.4% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.74% fail on Drag link end
- 1.5% fail on Power steering (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Operation (33 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.74% fail on Steering rack
- 0.74% fail on Steering play
  - 0.74% fail on Steering rack
4.4% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.5% fail on Washers
3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.5% fail on Body (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Panel (54 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.74% fail on Transmission
  - 0.74% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.74% fail on Joints
3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.74% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.74% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.74% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.74% fail on Attachment