Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2010

67.9% pass rate

from 1,382 tests in 2020

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 CLS is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Springs (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 6.9% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.072% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
10% fail on Tyres (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.072% fail on Size/type
9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.43% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.072% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.072% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.1% fail on Position lamps (47% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Position lamp
- 0.94% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.072% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.072% fail on Horn
6.7% fail on Brakes
- 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.58% fail on Rbt
      - 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.072% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.7% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.51% fail on Brake discs
- 0.072% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.072% fail on Lever
- 0.072% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.072% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.072% fail on Anti-lock braking system
3.5% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.072% fail on Drag link end
- 0.072% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.072% fail on Steering rack
2.5% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.072% fail on Windscreen
1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.14% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.072% fail on Hose
  - 0.072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.072% fail on Undertray
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.29% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
1.0% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Attachment
0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.72% fail on Registration plates
0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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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.