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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.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years98.0%6–10 years90.2%10–15 years86.1%15+ years83.0%
MERCEDES-BENZ CL pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (24)24no reading
3–6 years98.0%4930,861 miles
6–10 years90.2%10265,525 miles
10–15 years86.1%1,35773,066 miles
15+ years83.0%4,68597,482 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Brakes44.6%Excessively corroded
Suspension40.9%Ball joint excessively worn
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.8%Not working
Tyres26.4%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Noise, emissions and leaks13.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Visibility11.9%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Body, chassis, structure8.4%Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle7.0%Incorrect
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.5%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Steering4.3%Ball joint has excessive play

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