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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2000

320.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CL 500, model year 2000. Sample size: 174 cars, 324 tests and 1,039 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 174 cars

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 has an overall defect rate of 321 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 11.4% lower than the average for cars from the same year. This model shows a significant improvement in visibility and body structure issues compared to the average, with defect rates of 22% and 33% respectively, both lower than the norm. However, as mileage increases, defects become more prevalent, especially noticeable in the higher mileage brackets. Notably, there are no standout categories where this model performs worse than average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 174 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CL 500

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 19.3% better
131.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 15.3% worse
30.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 22.1% better
22.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 12.0% worse
89.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.3% better
261.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 56.2% better
33.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 19.8% better
14.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 0.0% better
58.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 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
0 553 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 pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 7