Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2010

67.7% pass rate

from 1,288 tests in 2021

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
- 5.2% fail on Springs
  - 5.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 5.2% fail on Coil spring
- 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.0% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.078% fail on Suspension arm
- 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.078% fail on Linkage
- 0.078% fail on Axles
  - 0.078% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.078% fail on Shock absorbers
9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.31% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.93% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.078% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.078% fail on Position lamp
- 0.078% fail on Rear reflectors
7.9% fail on Brakes
- 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.54% fail on Brake discs
- 1.9% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.39% fail on Rbt
      - 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.078% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.078% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.078% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.078% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.078% fail on Lever
- 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
7.7% fail on Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.078% fail on Size/type
3.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Bonnet
- 0.078% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.078% fail on Windscreen
- 0.078% fail on View to rear
  - 0.078% fail on Mirrors
3.3% fail on Steering
- 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Track rod end (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.078% fail on Power steering
  - 0.078% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.078% fail on Steering play
  - 0.078% fail on Steering rack
1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.078% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.078% fail on Other leaks
1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.078% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.078% fail on Hose
- 0.078% fail on Doors
  - 0.078% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.078% fail on Door condition
- 0.078% fail on Undertray
0.70% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.078% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.078% fail on Condition
0.70% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.47% fail on Attachment
- 0.23% fail on Condition
0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.31% fail on Registration plates

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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.