How reliable is the Mercedes Benz Cla?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mercedes Benz Cla passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 24,693 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 84.7%.
Mercedes Benz Cla reliability by year
How the Mercedes Benz Cla performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79.2% | – |
| 2014 | 81.6% | – |
| 2015 | 83.3% | – |
| 2016 | 83.8% | – |
| 2017 | 84.7% | 78,830 km |
| 2018 | 87.1% | 70,459 km |
| 2019 | 88.4% | 65,691 km |
| 2020 | 89.4% | 65,458 km |
| 2021 | 91.6% | – |
| 2022 | 96.5% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mercedes Benz Cla as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz Cla also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes Benz Cla reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz Cla passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz Cla?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.5% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.2% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz Cla?
For a typical Mercedes Benz Cla, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 78,830 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz Cla before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.