Is the Mercedes-Benz Clc ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 9,166 MOT tests, around 64% of Mercedes-Benz Clcs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 36% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 64% petrol, 36% diesel. Every petrol Clc in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Clcs in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 64%
- Likely charged
- 36%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 9,166
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Clc ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Clcs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Likely compliant604 tested | Likely charged13 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant1,827 tested | Likely charged773 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant2,198 tested | Likely charged1,352 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,227 tested | Likely charged1,141 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Clc
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (64% of Clcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (36% of Clcs tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Clcs fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Clc MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Clc for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Clcs in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2011. 2009 was the most common year, with 3,551 tests (39% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Clcs from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 55% of the time, at an average of 95,238 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 98,611 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the Clc's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (13.0% of tests) and "fractured or broken" (10.0%); lights and electrics: "not working" (7.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.2% of tests.
Overall, 55% of Clcs passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 96,413 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mercedes-Benz models
About this data
Based on 9,166 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Clc carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 9,166 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Clc and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Clc ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 64% of Clcs on the road are likely compliant and 36% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Clc years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Clcs first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Clc ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Clcs from 2011 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Clc is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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