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Mercedes Benz Cla (2022)

5,729 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Cla

CarHunch analysed 5,729 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, significantly above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring safety record. This is a genuinely reliable cohort that rarely fails its test outright.

At roughly 24,700 miles median, these are low-mileage examples typical of their age, and the minimal failure rate (0.14 per vehicle) combined with a modest advisory tally (0.9 per vehicle) suggests the CLA has been well looked after so far. When you view one, check the service history carefully to confirm that care has continued, as Mercedes can become expensive to repair once warranty expires.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
93.6%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
5.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.14
Over 1.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
25k
Middle half: 18k–33k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,729 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 5,729 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Suspension & steering 4%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Other issues 3.5%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla

Based on MOT data from 5,729 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 64,873 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 29.6%
19,209
White 27.6%
17,907
Grey 22.2%
14,431
Silver 8%
5,174
Red 6.9%
4,447
Blue 4.5%
2,923
Purple 1.1%
692
Bronze 0.1%
67
Green 0%
10
Gold 0%
8
Brown 0%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,716
typical
17,936
low mileage
32,935
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles fall between 17,936 and 32,935 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 17,936 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 17,936–32,935 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Clas sit.
⚠ Over 44,462 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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