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Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2006
67.2% pass rate
from 2,161 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage
  • 10% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.093% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pedal
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.046% fail on Lever
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Servos
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.093% fail on Switch
    • 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.046% fail on Horn
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.093% fail on Operation
      • 0.046% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.046% fail on Steering play
      • 0.046% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.046% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.093% fail on Seats
      • 0.093% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.046% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.046% fail on Transmission
      • 0.046% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Joints
    • 0.046% fail on Doors
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.046% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.046% fail on Doors
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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