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Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·13,185 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.
59%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
13,185 tests · fleet 61%
59%
Where the CLC fails
Suspension84
Brakes93
Body & structure98
Steering97
Tyres94
Lights & electrics89
Fails more often on suspension, tyres. Holds up better on body & structure, identification, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Mercedes-Benz CLC MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mercedes-Benz CLC tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mercedes-Benz CLC models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~16% of MOTsAbove average
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~11% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
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).
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