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Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.0% pass rate
from 2,305 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.48% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.043% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (28% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.00% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.043% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.95% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on View to rear
      • 0.087% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.087% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.043% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal
    • 0.043% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.043% fail on Leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.087% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Airbags (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.043% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Condition (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.74% fail on Joints
      • 0.043% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Doors
      • 0.043% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.043% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.043% fail on Electronic power steering
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