Mercedes-Benz Clc
From 15,588 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,902 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,902 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 740 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 681 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 549 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 378 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 373 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 336 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 326 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 302 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 280 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.1% of Clc failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £137.
Mercedes-Benz Clc on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 757 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 757. At this rate, roughly 13.1 years until none remain. Now at 72.1% of its peak (13,740 in 2011 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 8,902 | 1,005 | +0 | -207 | -207 |
| 2025 Q2 | 9,138 | 976 | +0 | -213 | -213 |
| 2025 Q1 | 9,374 | 953 | +0 | -140 | -140 |
| 2024 Q4 | 9,585 | 882 | +0 | -197 | -197 |
| 2024 Q3 | 9,858 | 806 | +0 | -101 | -101 |
| 2024 Q2 | 10,005 | 760 | +0 | -180 | -180 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,187 | 758 | +0 | -212 | -212 |
| 2023 Q4 | 10,450 | 707 | +0 | -75 | -75 |
17 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clc180 Komp Sport Auto | Petrol | 3,662 | 42% |
| Clc220 Cdi Sport Auto | Diesel | 1,550 | 18% |
| Clc180 Komp Se Auto | Petrol | 540 | 6% |
| Clc200 Cdi Sport Auto | Diesel | 513 | 6% |
| Clc200 Komp Sport Auto | Petrol | 484 | 6% |
| Clc180 Komp Sport | Petrol | 466 | 5% |
| Clc160 Blueef-Cy Sport A | Petrol | 310 | 4% |
| Clc220 Cdi Se Auto | Diesel | 234 | 3% |
| Clc200 Cdi Se Auto | Diesel | 173 | 2% |
| Clc160 Blueef-Cy Sport | Petrol | 150 | 2% |
| Clc200 Cdi Sport | Diesel | 143 | 2% |
| Clc180 Komp Se | Petrol | 130 | 1% |
| Clc220 Cdi Sport | Diesel | 105 | 1% |
| Clc200 Cdi Se | Diesel | 94 | 1% |
| Clc160 Blueefficiency Se | Petrol | 66 | <1% |
| Clc200 Komp Sport | Petrol | 57 | <1% |
| Clc220 Cdi Se | Diesel | 51 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 68.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2010 | 70% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2009 | 69.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 67.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clcs tested had between 85,830 and 126,366 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 105,107 median miles, the Clc has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Clc MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Clc has a 69.2% MOT pass rate based on 15,588 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Clc?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Clc is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,902 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Mercedes-Benz Clcs are on UK roads?
There are 8,902 Mercedes-Benz Clcs currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,005 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Clc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Clc is 105,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 85,830 and 126,366 miles.
Buying a used Clc?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £137 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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