Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results
Registered in 201480.0% pass rate
from 4,641 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
(50% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.58% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.58% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.58% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.043% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.022% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.022% fail on Position lamp
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0.022% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Condition of glass
(180% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Windscreen (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.043% fail on
View to rear
- 0.043% fail on Mirrors
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2.7% fail on
Suspension
(43% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Springs
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.7% fail on Coil spring
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0.022% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.022% fail on Shackle bracket
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
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0.69% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.043% fail on Ball joint
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0.37% fail on
Suspension arms
(77% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.043% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Springs
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2.6% fail on
Brakes
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.69% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.69% fail on Brake discs
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.52% fail on
Brake performance
(66% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Service brake performance
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.065% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.065% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.065% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.065% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Service brake performance
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.043% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.022% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.022% fail on Pedal
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(59% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(53% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.0% fail on
Compression ignition
(72% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(53% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.022% fail on Other leaks
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Airbags
- 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.022% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.84% fail on
Road Wheels
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.022% fail on Pipe
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0.065% fail on
Transmission
(91% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Drive shafts
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.022% fail on Joints
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0.043% fail on
Drive shafts
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Body
- 0.043% fail on Other body component
- 0.022% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.022% fail on Bumpers
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0.022% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.022% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.022% fail on
Doors
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0.022% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.022% fail on Door condition
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0.022% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.022% fail on Undertray
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0.065% fail on
Fuel system
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0.15% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Drag link end
- 0.022% fail on Steering arm
- 0.022% fail on Locking devices
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0.022% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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0.022% fail on
Steering play
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2013 - 2018)
Better quality ride than A-Class. Decent sized boot given its size. Well finished interior. Estate version from 2015.