Used car guide

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA: petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Petrol 88% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%) Stands out: brake pads 1.7× 7,945 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 88% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%) Nothing stands out above the usual rate 1,279 MOTsSee the diesel guide › Hybrid 85% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%) Stands out: tyre condition 1.8×, anti-roll bar link joints 30×, windscreen 2.2× 2,612 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›

Known faults on every 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Seven recalls: airbag, turbo oil line, gearbox, ECU

    Some cars

    Recalls covered a driver's airbag that might not be bolted down, a leaking turbo oil line, a gearbox that might not select Drive or Reverse, an engine ECU contact, radar software, the air con refrigerant and a generator gas line.

    At the viewing: Ask a Mercedes dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: What Car?: used Mercedes CLA (2019 on) reliability

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Other years

Every year of the Mercedes-Benz CLA compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023718Tyres 13%
202119,309Tyres 30%
202022,369Tyres 31%
201924,621Tyres 31%
201824,892Tyres 33%
201724,590Tyres 34%
201622,940Tyres 33%
201520,524Tyres 33%
201412,973Tyres 33%
20136,330Tyres 34%