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Mercedes-benz CL - 2007

184.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CL, model year 2007. Sample size: 271 cars, 536 tests and 987 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 271 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 184 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 48% better than the average of 352 defects per 100. This model performs particularly well in several categories, including Steering and Visibility, where it has about 73% and 59% fewer defects, respectively, compared to the average. Additionally, it outshines in Lights & Electrics and Body/Structure, demonstrating much lower defect rates than typical for its age. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates rise with increased mileage in both this model and the average, although the CL maintains a better performance across all mileage segments.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 271 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
▼ 4.5% worse
148.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 74.0% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 59.2% better
10.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.6% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 48.1% better
163.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 86.3% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 82.6% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 59.2% better
17.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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
0 498 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)

Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 130
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 112
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20

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: 14
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 6