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Mercedes Clc

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 17,600 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

17,600

Best Year

2010 (74%)

Years Covered

4

How reliable is the Mercedes Clc?

vs national average-9% (82% avg)
vs Mercedes brand average-14% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Mercedes Clc by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201173%1,04183,897 mi
201074%5,20596,512 mi
200973%6,902102,575 mi
200872%4,452109,284 mi

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About the Mercedes Clc

The Mercedes Clc has been tested 17,600 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2008 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 74% pass rate from 5,205 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 72%. With just a 2 point spread, the Clc is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The MERCEDES CLC has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 109,284 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 83,897 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Clc is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

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