MERCEDES-BENZ CL MOT Pass Rate
84.0% of 6,217 MERCEDES-BENZ CL MOT tests pass.
The CL's pass rate of 84.0% is in line with the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ CL has a pass rate of 84.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 98.0% at 3–6 years to 83.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (24) | 24 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 98.0% | 49 | 30,861 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.2% | 102 | 65,525 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.1% | 1,357 | 73,066 miles |
| 15+ years | 83.0% | 4,685 | 97,482 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CL fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 44.6% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 40.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.8% | Not working |
| Tyres | 26.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.4% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 7.0% | Incorrect |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate