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Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.5% pass rate
from 3,770 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLC is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 11% fail on Springs (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.080% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.053% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.027% fail on Window
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Steering (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.053% fail on Power steering
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Hinge (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
    • 0.053% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment
    • 0.40% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.88% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
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