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Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT Results

58.3% pass rate
from 319 tests in 2017
(43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 31% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Rear lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Front lamps (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 8.2% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual lamps
        • 2.2% fail on All direction indicators
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.94% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Tell tale (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Switch
      • 0.63% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.31% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 4.4% fail on Horn (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.3% fail on Lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Front wheels
      • 6.3% fail on Rear wheels
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Brake imbalance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Hydraulic systems (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Components (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Valves (39 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pipes
        • 1.6% fail on Hoses
        • 0.31% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.31% fail on Leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake control components
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
        • 0.94% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.94% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Hub components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.31% fail on Locking devices
  • 13% fail on Driver's view of the road (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Washers (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Windscreen (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 3.1% fail on Component mounting
      • 1.6% fail on Spring mounting
      • 1.3% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.94% fail on Front
      • 0.94% fail on Rear
    • 1.3% fail on Leaf springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Shackle (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Anchor
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.94% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage condition
    • 0.31% fail on Air suspension
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.31% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 8.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Body condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Passengers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis
    • 0.94% fail on Doors
      • 0.63% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.31% fail on Drivers
      • 0.31% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.31% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.31% fail on Body security
  • 7.8% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Cap (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on System
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
    • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Emissions
  • 7.2% fail on Steering
    • 5.3% fail on Steering system
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.9% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Free play
        • 0.31% fail on Steering box
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
    • 0.63% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Steering control
      • 0.31% fail on Steering column
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Requirements
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.31% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.31% fail on Towbars
    • 0.31% fail on Towbar
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment