MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Cls 350
6 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz Cls 350 vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Cls 350 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,746 miles.
6
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
6,466
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Cls 350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Cls 350 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other29%
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Brakes20%
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Visibility9%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz Cls 350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz Cls 350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Cls 350 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Cls 350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,150 |
| 2011 | 3 | 30 | 80% | 75,833 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 73,082 |
Mercedes-benz Cls 350 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz Cls 350 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Cls 350 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Cls 350 in our data has covered around
67,746 miles.
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