Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results
Registered in 200768.8% pass rate
from 2,626 tests in 2017
(21% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Suspension
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
- 4.1% fail on Front suspension joints (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Location
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0.15% fail on
Wheel bearings
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front
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0.11% fail on
Shock absorbers
(92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.076% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.076% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.076% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.076% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.076% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.076% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.076% fail on Condition
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0.038% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.038% fail on Operation
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0.038% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.038% fail on Operation
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0.038% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.038% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2007 cars)
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10% fail on
Tyres
(25% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.42% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.076% fail on Valve stem
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9.5% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.076% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.076% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (65% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Position lamps
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Front lamps (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Rear lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on All position lamps
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0.76% fail on
Direction indicators
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on Individual lamps (89% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Fog lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Horn
- 0.076% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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7.8% fail on
Brakes
(17% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Components
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Hoses (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Leaks
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4.5% fail on
Components
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Rear wheels (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Front wheels (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.038% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.30% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.19% fail on ABS (67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.076% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.076% fail on
Pedal
- 0.076% fail on Anti-slip
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0.076% fail on
Pedal
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0.038% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.038% fail on
Components
- 0.038% fail on Pipes
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0.038% fail on
Components
- 0.038% fail on Restricted movement
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4.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Steering
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
(38% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Track rod end (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Steering rack
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0.038% fail on
Power steering
- 0.038% fail on Pipes and hoses
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
(38% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Windscreen
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on System
- 0.11% fail on Hose (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Pipe
- 0.19% fail on Emissions (87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.72% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.57% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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0.53% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.53% fail on Registration plate
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0.42% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.42% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.27% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Body condition
- 0.038% fail on Body security
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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.