2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT pass rate and common faults

966 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 966 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Road Wheels - condition: fractured3.8%
    70 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.8%
  2. Wheels4.7%
  3. Suspension2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

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: road wheels - condition: fractured. 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS cars passed their MOT first time, across 966 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS?

The most common failure reasons were road wheels - condition: fractured; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).