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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2007

161.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 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 2007. Sample size: 266 cars, 560 tests and 906 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 266 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 162 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 54% better than the average of 352 defects. Notably, the model excels in steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, showing remarkable improvements over the average defect rates in these categories. Additionally, the defect rates tend to rise with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage segments, although the CL 500 remains more reliable than its peers. Overall, this model stands out for its fewer issues across many categories, indicating strong performance and reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 266 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 7.5% better
131.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 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
▲ 82.0% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 74.3% better
6.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.1% better
14.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 53.2% better
146.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 91.6% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 89.9% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 64.9% better
15.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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
0 498 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: 137
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 119
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4