2005–2021 · 22,403 MOT tests

Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT pass rate by year

How every year of the Mercedes-Benz CLS did at its MOT in 2024, compared with the average car of the same age.

109Well above average

Best year200668.8% passed

Worst year202079.5% passed

Rank in Mercedes-Benz9 of 33

Pass rate by year of registration

Pass rate first time Average for a car that age

Year	Tests	Passed	Average	Score
2021 CLS	246	80.5%	87.6%	92Well below average
2020 CLS	263	79.5%	86.9%	91Well below average
2019 CLS	966	83.4%	84.9%	98About average
2018 CLS	912	82.6%	82.5%	100About average
2017 CLS	1,453	79.6%	79.8%	100About average
2016 CLS	2,032	78.9%	76.6%	103Above average
2015 CLS	2,796	78.5%	73.5%	107Above average
2014 CLS	1,699	76.1%	69.9%	109Well above average
2013 CLS	2,938	74.1%	66.8%	111Well above average
2012 CLS	1,048	74.0%	64.3%	115Well above average
2011 CLS	1,059	73.0%	61.8%	118Well above average
2010 CLS	983	64.7%	59.6%	109Well above average
2009 CLS	1,007	62.7%	58.4%	107Above average
2008 CLS	1,241	63.6%	56.9%	112Well above average
2007 CLS	1,562	65.8%	56.9%	116Well above average
2006 CLS	1,274	68.8%	56.1%	122Well above average
2005 CLS	924	68.6%	56.5%	121Well above average

Share of all 22,403 tests.

Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%