2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT pass rate and common faults

7,560 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,560 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    314 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    309 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    211 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    136 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.4%
  2. Suspension6.0%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Lights & electrics3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  8. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,560 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).