Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz CLS appears in 146,976 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2000–2022. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 81.3%.
146,976
MOT tests analysed
81.3%
Pass rate
18.7%
Fail rate
2000–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,400 | 81.2% | 18.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.2% | 12,026 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.6% | 9,723 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 7,861 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 6,503 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 3,670 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.7% | 2,476 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 1.2% | 1,817 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.1% | 1,557 |
Methodology & source. Based on 146,976 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.