2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT pass rate and common faults

2,083 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,083 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    91 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    83 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    69 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.5%
  2. Tyres11.0%
  3. Lights & electrics8.3%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  8. Wheels1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,083 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).