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Mercedes-benz CLC - 2010

294.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLC, model year 2010. Sample size: 2,619 cars, 6,300 tests and 18,538 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,619 cars

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC displays a slightly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 294 defects per 100 cars versus the average of 294. Although tyre wear is an issue across many vehicles, the CLC notably excels in body and structure defects, showing a 29.5% improvement over the average. Additionally, it performs better in the "other" category of defects, with a 38.5% reduction compared to its peers. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with distance, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, but remain consistent with wider industry patterns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,619 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CLC

2008 2009 2010 2011

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 13.8% worse
130.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 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
▲ 23.1% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.3% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 8.6% better
70.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 6.6% worse
304.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 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 tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 32.8% better
24.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 12.3% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 38.1% better
20.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 462 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: 2,229
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,838
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,432
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 947
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 786
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 780
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 593
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 507
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 418
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 408

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 947
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 402
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 287
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 261
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 197
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 176
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 149
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 146
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 121