Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

Registered in 2016

84.1% pass rate

from 8,043 tests in 2021

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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

6.3% fail on Tyres (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.012% fail on Size/type
2.6% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.11% fail on Windscreen
- 0.025% fail on View to rear
  - 0.025% fail on Mirrors
2.1% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.34% fail on Brake discs
- 0.47% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.062% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.062% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.012% fail on Rbt
      - 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.087% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.075% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Other components (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.012% fail on Hand lever
- 0.012% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.012% fail on Lever
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.41% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.41% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.075% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.36% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.012% fail on Position lamp
- 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.012% fail on Switch
- 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.012% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.012% fail on Horn
1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.062% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
1.1% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Springs (34% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Coil springs (34% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.76% fail on Coil spring (33% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.025% fail on Linkage
  - 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.012% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
0.88% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.050% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.062% fail on Airbags (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Passengers airbag (59 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Registration plates (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
0.62% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Attachment (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
0.25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Bumpers
- 0.050% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.050% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.025% fail on Body
  - 0.012% fail on Panel
  - 0.012% fail on Other body component
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
- 0.012% fail on Towbar
  - 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.012% fail on Doors
  - 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.012% fail on Door condition
0.075% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.037% fail on Steering rack
- 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering