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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2002

295.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 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 2002. Sample size: 268 cars, 534 tests and 1,579 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 268 cars

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 296 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 21% better than the average of 374 defects. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in categories such as steering, where defects are significantly lower at 12 compared to the average of 25, and visibility, with 22 defects versus 29 on average. The data also indicates that as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model tends to rise more gently compared to the average, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, while tyre wear is a common issue, the CL 500 stands out positively in several key areas, suggesting better reliability in specific aspects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 268 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CL 500

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 0.5% worse
167.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 54.2% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 25.3% better
22.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 32.5% better
64.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.5% better
211.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 13.5% better
59.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 36.9% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 16.2% better
44.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 162
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 101
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 8