2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC · 1,956 MOT tests
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 CLC years (1,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 77,153
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,956
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19%
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Tyres10.3%
- Brakes7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.38%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.86%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.3%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.28%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.98%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable?
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 CLC years (1,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.38% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.13% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC shows 77,153 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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