2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC · 9,010 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 CLC years (9,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- 41.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 88,994
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,010
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.6%
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Brakes9.5%
- Tyres9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Steering3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.41%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.35%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.23%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.44%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.49%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 CLC years (9,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.62% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.4% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC shows 88,994 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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