2011 Mercedes-Benz Clc MOT pass rate: 66.9% (1,721 tests)
Is the 2011 Clc getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.5% -2.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.6% -4.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.8% +0.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 Clc
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 499 | 31.6% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 310 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Tyres | 242 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Brakes | 180 | 11.4% |
| 5 | Visibility | 118 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 78 | 4.9% |
All Clc years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,446 | 61.3% | -3.8 pts | 104,971 |
| 2009 | 9,730 | 61.4% | -5.0 pts | 99,685 |
| 2010 | 7,333 | 62.2% | -5.1 pts | 92,266 |
| 2011 (this page) | 1,721 | 66.9% | -2.2 pts | 81,984 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Clc reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 66.9% of their MOT tests (1,721 tests, 2023–2025), -2.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 81,984 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Clc?
The median tested example shows 81,984 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.