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Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.5% pass rate
from 1,248 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.080% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.72% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.080% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.080% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.72% fail on Visibility (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Washers (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission
      • 0.080% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.080% fail on Joints
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.080% fail on Locking devices
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