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Mercedes-benz CLC - 2008

358.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLC, model year 2008. Sample size: 2,303 cars, 5,382 tests and 19,282 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,303 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC has an overall defect rate of 358 per 100 vehicles, which is 6% higher than the average for cars of the same year. While tyre wear is a common issue across vehicles, this model stands out positively in categories such as Body/Structure, where it has significantly fewer defects compared to the average. Conversely, it struggles with brake-related issues, showing a much higher defect rate than the average. Mileage trends indicate increasing defects with distance, particularly in the highest mileage bracket, which reflects a typical pattern seen in many vehicles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,303 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLC

2008 2009 2010 2011

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 50.2% worse
199.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 4.4% better
17.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 5.1% better
24.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 10.6% better
82.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 10.9% worse
344.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 51.3% better
25.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 51.5% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 53.9% better
19.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 528 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,279
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,276
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,653
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 954
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 588
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 583
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 560
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 519
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 488
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 444

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 954
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 337
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 304
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 230
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 188
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 161
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 161
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 151
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 126