2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA · 24,252 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 CLA years (24,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLAs: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,177
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,252
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.4% of tests fail here (347% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.65%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.06%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.12%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.23%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLAs fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 CLA years (24,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.94% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.65% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA shows 34,177 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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