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Mercedes-benz CL - 2013

134.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CL, model year 2013. Sample size: 139 cars, 333 tests and 449 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 139 cars

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 135 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 39% better than the average of 219 defects. While tyre wear is a common concern across vehicles, this model excels particularly in categories such as Steering and Lights & Electrics, where its defect rates are remarkably lower than the average. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, defects tend to increase, particularly in the higher mileage categories, but the CL still maintains a relatively low defect count overall. Overall, the model demonstrates strong reliability, especially in critical areas like body structure and equipment.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 139 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CL

2002 2003 2007 2008 2013 2014

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 7.2% better
91.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 58.1% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.0% better
16.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 92.8% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 39.0% better
133.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 82.0% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 88.5% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 60.2% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 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: 72
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 12

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3