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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2003

234.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 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 2003. Sample size: 186 cars, 382 tests and 896 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 186 cars

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 has an overall defect rate of 235 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average for cars of the same year, at 378 defects per 100. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates that are 37% and 56% better than average, respectively. Notably, it also shows improved performance in lights and electrics, as well as body structure, where it has a much lower rate of defects. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the range of 124,000 miles and above, where the CL 500 shows a noticeable rise in defects compared to lower mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability and fewer defects in several key categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 186 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 36.3% better
107.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 56.3% better
11.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.4% better
26.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 59.2% better
41.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 25.1% better
226.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 60.6% better
25.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 77.2% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 49.3% better
26.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 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
0 538 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: 107
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 77
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 25

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5