2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT pass rate and common faults

4,264 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    236 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    170 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    133 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    70 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.0%
  2. Suspension8.6%
  3. Lights & electrics8.0%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Wheels1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,264 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).