2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA · 17,660 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 CLA years (17,660 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 79,532
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,660
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (154% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Suspension5.9%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Seat belts and airbags1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.81%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.36%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.31%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.08%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.95%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 CLA years (17,660 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.02% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA shows 79,532 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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