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Mercedes-benz CLC - 2009

327.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLC, model year 2009. Sample size: 3,460 cars, 8,286 tests and 27,151 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,460 cars

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC has a slightly higher overall defect rate of 328 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 310 for cars of the same year, indicating a 5.8% increase. Notably, the CLC excels in body structure and equipment categories, where it has significantly lower defect rates than the average. However, it stands out negatively in the brakes category, with a defect rate of 164, which is notably higher than the average rate of 121. Mileage trends reveal that defects increase with mileage, particularly in the highest mileage segment, where the CLC's rate reaches 501, suggesting potential long-term reliability concerns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,460 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLC

2008 2009 2010 2011

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 39.5% worse
163.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 0.0% better
16.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 5.6% worse
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 4.3% better
77.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 8.1% worse
324.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 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
▲ 38.1% better
25.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 31.3% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 48.8% better
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 501 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: 2,855
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,584
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,541
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,354
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,085
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 977
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 787
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 785
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 745
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 609

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,354
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 495
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 442
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 346
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 321
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 281
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 235
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 229
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 206
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 203