Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.4% pass rate

from 1,058 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLS is unusually good or bad.

6.0% fail on Tyres (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Tread depth
3.2% fail on Road Wheels (24 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (59 times worse than other 2018 cars)
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.095% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.095% fail on Switch
0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.38% fail on Brakes (73% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.095% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.095% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.095% fail on Brake pads
- 0.095% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.095% fail on Electronic stability control
0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.095% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.095% fail on Catalyst emissions
0.28% fail on Visibility (91% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Washers
- 0.095% fail on Wipers
0.28% fail on Suspension
- 0.19% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.095% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover

Read the Honest John Review

Mercedes-Benz CLS (2018 - 2023)
Incredibly comfortable with superb ride quality, an ideal long distance car., diesel engines are quiet yet powerful.
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2011 - 2018)
Big CO2 reductions. Four-cylinder CLS 250 CDI available at last. Precisely-built interior. Retains unique style of original CLS. Comes with full LED headlights.