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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Clc

11,203 vehicles · 189,940 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11,203 Mercedes-benz Clc vehicles and 189,940 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Clc has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,431 miles.

11,203
Vehicles
189,940
MOT tests
6,861
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Clc problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Clc MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Brakes18%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Visibility3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Steering2%

Mercedes-benz Clc pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz Clc's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
234485%
312,82283%
413,39883%
513,41281%
613,70779%
714,08476%
814,21073%
914,38272%
1014,10570%
1113,74570%
1213,51269%
1313,47268%
1412,81869%
1511,73367%
168,66067%
174,44968%
181,02469%
191963%
201173%

Fuel types: Petrol (6,835), Diesel (4,366), LPG (1), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz Clc MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Clc MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6,611 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6,456 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6,117 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6,086 times)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5,850 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3,724 times)
  7. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3,703 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3,656 times)
  9. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3,652 times)
  10. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3,613 times)
  11. Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3,419 times)
  12. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3,354 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3,279 times)
  14. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3,214 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2,932 times)

Mercedes-benz Clc pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 2 100% 12,773
2018 2 11 91% 66,728
2017 5 16 88% 47,252
2016 4 18 89% 56,941
2013 2 32 66% 112,299
2012 3 43 74% 71,529
2011 649 10,025 76% 90,458
2010 3,042 49,271 74% 102,615
2009 4,307 73,998 73% 111,494
2008 3,147 55,871 73% 117,078
2007 14 230 78% 110,751
2006 5 68 78% 128,160
2005 3 48 69% 103,227
2004 5 88 77% 88,111
2002 6 108 69% 253,238
2001 2 26 77% 134,415
2000 4 54 78% 126,847
1999 1 26 69% 84,105
1977 1 5 80% 117,062

Mercedes-benz Clc reliability FAQ

Across 11,203 Mercedes-benz Clc vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Clc MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mercedes-benz Clc in our data has covered around 109,431 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz Clc

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