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Does the Mercedes-Benz CL fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?

The Mercedes-Benz CL records 7.34 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 11.65 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−4.31, 95% interval −4.84 to −3.77). It ranks 672 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).

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What exactly fails on visibility?

The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mercedes-Benz CL is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 402 times in 2019–2024.

Mercedes-Benz CL: most frequent visibility defect wordings, 2019–2024 (30+ items each)
DVSA defect wordingItemsPer 100 tests
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view4022.61
Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose1851.20
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1741.13
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen1721.12
Wiper blade defective1010.66

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,400 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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