2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT pass rate and common faults

564 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working2.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.0%
  3. Tyres12.9%
  4. Brakes11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC cars passed their MOT first time, across 564 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).