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Mercedes-benz CL 500 - 2010

178.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 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 2010. Sample size: 130 cars, 293 tests and 522 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 130 cars

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 displays a significantly lower overall defect rate of 178 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 294 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 39.5% improvement. The vehicle excels particularly in categories such as steering, where it has only 2 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 16, and lights and electrics, with just 10 defects versus an average of 77. Mileage-related trends indicate a rising defect rate as mileage increases, especially in the 31,000 to 62,000 mile range. Overall, this model stands out positively in multiple areas, demonstrating better reliability than the average car of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 130 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 2.8% worse
118.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 88.2% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 33.0% better
15.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.9% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.8% better
191.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 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
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 83.2% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.7% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.6% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 500 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: 91
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 11

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 3