Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT Results
Registered in 201058.2% pass rate
from 2,740 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLC is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
(74% worse than other 2010 cars)
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13% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
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9.7% fail on
Springs
(78% worse than other 2010 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Coil springs
(78% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Coil spring (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Coil springs
(78% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(28% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.036% fail on Linkage
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.33% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint
- 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.036% fail on Ball joint
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13% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp
- 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.15% fail on Position lamp
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0.036% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.036% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.036% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.036% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Tyres
(38% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Tread depth (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Size/type
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8.1% fail on
Brakes
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(48% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.073% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
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0.84% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.73% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.73% fail on
Rbt
- 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.73% fail on
Rbt
- 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(48% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.073% fail on Brake linings
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0.73% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.73% fail on Brake discs
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0.073% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.036% fail on Clevis joint
- 0.036% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.26% fail on Lever
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0.26% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.073% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.036% fail on Pedal
- 0.036% fail on Hand lever
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0.073% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.036% fail on Valves
- 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
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7.1% fail on
Visibility
(33% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Washers (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
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0.073% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.073% fail on Windscreen
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3.4% fail on
Steering
(43% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Track rod end (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.036% fail on Drag link end
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0.15% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack
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0.036% fail on
Power steering
- 0.036% fail on Operation
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0.036% fail on
Steering play
- 0.036% fail on Steering rack
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3.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.0% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.58% fail on
Compression ignition
(54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.29% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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2.0% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.11% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.22% fail on
Boot lid
(9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.18% fail on
Seats
- 0.18% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Bumpers
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0.036% fail on
Transmission
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0.036% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.036% fail on Joints
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0.036% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.036% fail on
Body
- 0.036% fail on Other body component
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0.036% fail on
Doors
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0.036% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.036% fail on Hinge
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0.036% fail on
Driver's door
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.40% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.036% fail on
Airbags
- 0.036% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
(120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition
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0.47% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.47% fail on Registration plates
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Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupe (2008 - 2010)
Bolder looking replacement for C-Class Coupe, wide range of engines, neat interior.