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Mercedes-benz CL - 2008

126.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CL, model year 2008. Sample size: 131 cars, 271 tests and 344 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 131 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car from the same year, with 127 defects per 100 vehicles versus 337. Notably, the CL has outstanding performance in several categories, including steering and visibility, where it falls well below the average defect rates. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects are most common in vehicles with less than 31,000 miles, but even in this bracket, the CL's rate is still manageable. Overall, the model stands out as a reliable option with fewer issues in critical areas such as lights, suspension, and body structure.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 131 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CL

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 15.7% better
112.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 96.1% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 68.0% better
8.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 94.4% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 63.1% better
114.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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
▲ 89.9% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 93.1% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 82.0% better
7.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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
0 481 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: 51
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
An obvious leak from any part of the system
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2