Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 13,185 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 13,185 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 59% of Mercedes-Benz CLC cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the CLC tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz CLC cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, tyres. Holds up better than average on body & structure, identification, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz CLC is about average for its age: 59% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give suspension and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz CLC?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz CLC in 2024: 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT?
For Mercedes-Benz CLC cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (16.2% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), tyres (6.3% of tests vs 4.6% fleet).