MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi
4 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,714 miles.
4
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
5,202
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
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Identification & plates1%
Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- both rear brake discs slightly corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,nail in tyre (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- minor movement inner steering rack end (nearside front) (2 times)
- Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 18 % , Parking brakes 25 % (2 times)
- Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside front at hose , front to rear , Offside rear at hose & by fuel tank ( views obscured by under guards (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 136,124 |
| 2007 | 2 | 28 | 75% | 82,038 |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 98,656 |
Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Cls 320 cdi in our data has covered around
99,714 miles.
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