MERCEDES-BENZ CLC MOT Pass Rate
65.1% of 3,353 MERCEDES-BENZ CLC MOT tests pass.
The CLC passes 65.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ CLC passes 65.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 67.0% at 10–15 years to 63.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 67.0% | 1,423 | 96,942 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.6% | 1,926 | 105,280 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLC
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CLC fails its MOT is suspension — present in 77.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 77.0% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.2% | not working |
| Brakes | 35.1% | excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 23.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 9.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 5.6% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.0% | system insecure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate