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Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.8% pass rate
from 3,329 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.090% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.060% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.090% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Washers (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment
  • 0.66% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Chassis
      • 0.030% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.060% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.060% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (107 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Doors (147 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (197 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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