MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Cla 250
24 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Mercedes-benz Cla 250 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Cla 250 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,728 miles.
24
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
4,953
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Cla 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Cla 250 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension62%
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Brakes20%
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Other10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Mercedes-benz Cla 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz Cla 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Cla 250 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Cla 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 38,455 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 29,821 |
| 2017 | 5 | 15 | 73% | 52,756 |
| 2016 | 4 | 8 | 62% | 65,502 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 46,616 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 58,933 |
| 2013 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 58,857 |
Mercedes-benz Cla 250 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Mercedes-benz Cla 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Cla 250 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Cla 250 in our data has covered around
52,728 miles.
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