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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2001

256.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 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 2001. Sample size: 174 cars, 342 tests and 876 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 174 cars

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 has an overall defect rate of 256 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 369 defects for cars of the same year, marking a reduction of about 31%. The model performs particularly well in several categories, notably in Brakes and Steering, where it shows a considerable improvement over the average rates. Additionally, it has fewer defects related to Visibility and Lights & Electrics, further underscoring its reliability in these areas. Mileage-related trends indicate higher defect counts as mileage increases, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000-mile range. Overall, this model demonstrates a commendable performance compared to other vehicles of its age, with fewer common issues, particularly in critical safety-related categories.

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
▲ 27.8% better
120.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 46.0% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 52.4% better
14.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 27.0% better
64.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 24.6% better
220.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 51.2% better
35.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 56.5% better
7.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.7% better
37.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 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
0 537 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: 89
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5