2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 3,340 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 CLS years (3,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 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 4
- 34,042
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,340
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 4.2% of tests fail here (2067% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 70% 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 CLS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9%
- Wheels4.2%
- Suspension1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Brakes0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 2.9%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.8%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.84%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.61%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.07%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.62%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 CLS years (3,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often road wheel fractured or welded defect (2.9% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.13% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 34,042 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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