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Mercedes-benz CL - 2003

183.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CL, model year 2003. Sample size: 154 cars, 310 tests and 570 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 154 cars

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 184 defects per 100 vehicles versus 378. This model shows particularly strong performance in several categories, including brakes, steering, and visibility, where it has up to 58% fewer defects than average. In mileage-related trends, the defect rate increases notably for vehicles with over 124,000 miles, reaching 586 defects per 100. Overall, while tyre wear is a common concern, the CL excels in critical areas of safety and functionality compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 154 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CL

2002 2003 2007 2008 2013 2014

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 41.7% better
98.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 51.2% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 58.7% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 69.8% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 41.7% better
176.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 79.3% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 76.5% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 60.9% better
20.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 586 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 23
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Leaking brake pipe or connection: on a hydraulic system
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3