2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA · 8,340 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 CLA years (8,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 84,689
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,340
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.5% of tests fail here (223% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Suspension8.5%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Seat belts and airbags2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.3%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.13%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.85%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.22%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.55%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 CLA years (8,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.27% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA shows 84,689 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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