Mercedes-Benz Cl MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz Cl appears in 8,129 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1986–2023. Its most common failure areas are brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 83.4%.
8,129
MOT tests analysed
83.4%
Pass rate
16.6%
Fail rate
1986–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 407 | 84.5% | 15.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.5% | 530 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.9% | 480 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 418 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.6% | 373 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 220 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 194 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 78 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 76 |
Methodology & source. Based on 8,129 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.