MERCEDES-BENZ CLS MOT Pass Rate
80.1% of 11,064 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS MOT tests pass.
At 80.1%, The CLS passes slightly less often than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ CLS has a pass rate of 80.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.8% at 3–6 years to 73.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 765 | 42,773 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.9% | 3,589 | 74,965 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.5% | 3,871 | 100,927 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.9% | 2,839 | 120,954 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 40.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 36.2% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.6% | excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.5% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 6.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Road Wheels | 6.4% | fractured |
| Steering | 5.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.7% | system insecure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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