Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2015

81.3% pass rate

from 7,217 tests in 2021

(7.6% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

6.7% fail on Tyres (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.014% fail on Size/type
2.6% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.44% fail on Brake discs
- 0.47% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.028% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.069% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.042% fail on Pedal
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.014% fail on Other components
2.6% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.055% fail on Windscreen
  - 0.014% fail on Window
- 0.055% fail on View to rear
  - 0.042% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.097% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.79% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.58% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.57% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.083% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.014% fail on Switch
- 0.069% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.055% fail on Horn
- 0.042% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
2.1% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 1.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.042% fail on Linkage
  - 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.17% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.042% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.028% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.028% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Passengers airbag (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.042% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Requirements
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.73% fail on Compression ignition (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.62% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.069% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
      - 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
0.65% fail on Road Wheels (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.083% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.055% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Body
  - 0.028% fail on Other body component
  - 0.014% fail on Panel
- 0.028% fail on Doors
  - 0.014% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.014% fail on Door condition
  - 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.014% fail on Door condition
- 0.028% fail on Undertray
- 0.014% fail on Bumpers
- 0.014% fail on Seats
  - 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
0.097% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Steering column (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.014% fail on Steering rack
- 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering