2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA · 27,280 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 CLA years (27,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- 20.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 72,331
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.9% of tests fail here (218% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Suspension4.6%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Seat belts and airbags1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
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 1.42%
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 1.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.33%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 CLA years (27,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.23% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.11% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA shows 72,331 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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