Mercedes-Benz CLA in Finland: does it fail inspections more than average?
In Finland, 11.8% of 3,545 Katsastus periodic inspections of the Mercedes-Benz CLA in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 14.5 points below the 26.3% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with Finland's own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 11.8 | % | 26.3% all cars in Finland | 2024 | 3545 |
| Median odometer at inspection | 123,000 | km | as recorded | 2024 | 3545 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Mercedes-Benz CLA do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Mercedes-Benz CLA against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Mercedes-Benz CLA failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 24.7 | 33.7 | 9.0 points below | 2,421 |
| Finland | 11.8 | 26.3 | 14.5 points below | 3,545 |
| The Netherlands | 33.2 | 50.8 | 17.6 points below | 13,120 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 19,086 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz CLA periodic inspection results in Finland, 2024 (source: Traficom, CC BY 4.0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-cla/abroad/finland/
Original data: Traficom. How the matching works: methodology.
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