Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results
Registered in 200570.9% pass rate
from 1,524 tests in 2017
(35% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Front suspension joints (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
(66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Air suspension
(21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Suspension unit (63 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Operation
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0.20% fail on
Wheel bearings
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Front
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0.13% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Shock absorbers
(90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.066% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
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10% fail on
Tyres
- 6.0% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.39% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Size/type
- 0.066% fail on Valve stem
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7.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(66% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.20% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Front lamps (80% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Rear lamps (81% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Direction indicators
(75% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.066% fail on Individual lamps
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0.72% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Horn
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.066% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.066% fail on Fog lamp
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0.066% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.066% fail on Switch
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(32% better than other 2005 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Brakes
(48% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.3% fail on
Components
- 3.0% fail on Pipes
- 0.39% fail on Hoses
- 0.066% fail on Servos
- 0.066% fail on Operation
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3.3% fail on
Components
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Rear wheels (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.066% fail on Brake operation
- 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
(64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.33% fail on ABS
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.13% fail on Restricted movement
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0.066% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.066% fail on
Pedal
- 0.066% fail on Anti-slip
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0.066% fail on
Pedal
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0.066% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.066% fail on Operation
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3.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(52% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.26% fail on Emissions (87% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.066% fail on Cap
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2.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(69% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Washers (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Windscreen
- 0.066% fail on Mirrors
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering system
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint
- 0.066% fail on Steering rack
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0.20% fail on
Power steering
- 0.13% fail on Operation
- 0.066% fail on Pipes and hoses
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1.5% fail on
Steering system
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Road Wheels
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Attachment
- 0.46% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.59% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.46% fail on Registration plate
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0.13% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Body condition
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0.066% fail on
Doors
- 0.066% fail on Passengers other
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Mercedes-Benz CLS (2005 - 2011)
Dramatically different from any other Mercedes, wonderful styling, great engines and transmissions, incredibly refined with a forgiving ride.